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Suggest Treatment For Severe Osteoporosis
I am 63 active and still work 126 pounds at 5 5 small boned woman. 7 months ago diagnosed with severe osteoporosis and hips and neck femur bones. did not take the fosMAX AND ALSO IBANDRONATE SODIUM 150 mg tablet of which after reading hazards decided not to do. I do take algae calcium and D3 and Multiple vitamins and c Had bone density last week. Dr. told me yesterday I am worse actually bones of 100 year old woman. wants me on drugs. Did d3 level and got call back today am normal there. I want to know why losing all my calcium and I am of swedish origin. was adopted.from sweden in 1953, am white. Have been dealing with bone loss holding teeth many many years and now have two bottom molars may have to come out in near future. Already lost 7 up top . I have a lot of pain but live with it and take ibuprohphen of which I see with meds cannot take. I stand more than I sit. 3 days a week I stand all day doing hair going like crazy. Most all meals are home cooked seldom eat out. Do not dink tea or soft drinks. two cups coffee a day with sugar and milk and mainly water. drank Pepsi all my life like water until several months ago. was alcoholic 12 years when young. stopped in my forties. take no drugs do not want to. never did drugs either. I want to know why my body is losing all the calcium and not rebuilding bone. if any way whatsoever to go oat this without drugs is what I want to do. Been taking Garden Of Life Grow Bone vitamins 7 months. Just read up on one proven to grow bone called Algae cal.. carol.york@suddenlinknet please give me medical imput.
Wed, 24 Apr 2019
Hello,
You have a history of osteoporosis. Estrogen protects bones but in the menopausal phase, the hormone estrogen decreases sharply, hence women get prone to osteoporosis as they reach menopause.
Taking too many colas may be also responsible for causing low bone density. Other causes can be smoking or alcohol intake. Immobility can be a cause.
Taking low levels of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D in the diet may be responsible for bone loss (osteoporosis). Chronic diseases or interactions with the medicines being taken can also cause bone loss.
Take calcium & vitamin D, stop smoking, alcohol/cola intake & avoid getting obese.
Do moderate stretch exercises & take adequate sleep. Estrogen therapy under your doctor is effective. Certain medicines like anticonvulsants & thyroid drugs may cause bone loss in some patients, avoid taking it.
Take treatment from your GP & gynecologist at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
You have a history of osteoporosis. Estrogen protects bones but in the menopausal phase, the hormone estrogen decreases sharply, hence women get prone to osteoporosis as they reach menopause.
Taking too many colas may be also responsible for causing low bone density. Other causes can be smoking or alcohol intake. Immobility can be a cause.
Taking low levels of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D in the diet may be responsible for bone loss (osteoporosis). Chronic diseases or interactions with the medicines being taken can also cause bone loss.
Take calcium & vitamin D, stop smoking, alcohol/cola intake & avoid getting obese.
Do moderate stretch exercises & take adequate sleep. Estrogen therapy under your doctor is effective. Certain medicines like anticonvulsants & thyroid drugs may cause bone loss in some patients, avoid taking it.
Take treatment from your GP & gynecologist at the earliest.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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