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What Causes Joint And Muscle Pain In Case Of Osteoporosis?
I am a 50 yo female diagnosed with ideopathic osteoporosis at age 34 ( no history of eating disorder ). I have been on fosamax since that time except for a couple of years of holidays. In May, my t-score went down to -2.9 after having switched from prescription to generic fosamax during the prior 2 years. I was put on Actonel 35 in case I was truly failing fosamax . After my first dose I felt like I had the flu- absolutely miserable, so we switched to Actonel 5 mg qd, I am still having horrible joint and muscle aching to the point it is hard to walk at times. Sometimes I wake up at night and cannot straighten my legs without extreme pain. Do I need to talk to my endocrinologist at Duke University first or stop immediately? My Vitamin D levels are normal, I have a nutritious diet, and I get plenty of weight-bearing exercise ( I am a physical therapist and pilates teacher ) . Thank you for any input.
Tue, 21 Oct 2014
Hi Welcome to HCM
I have gone thru your query regarding osteoporosis and Joint pains .
Osteoporosis is the result of 'not getting enough of nutritious diet' ,you may need to complement your diet by multivitamins and supplements .
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.
Mind it Gulping on medicine only ,will not help unless you follow above regimen ,having no side effects , goes with any therapy , side by side with medication , if at all you need .
Herbal remedies, healthy foods, and exercise are all great ways to help relieve joint pain and stiffness ,Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.
If you eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of dairy, fish, fruits and vegetables, you should get enough of the nutrients you need every day, but if you're not getting enough of nutritious diet ,you may need to complement your diet by multivitamins and supplements .
You can follow the below regimen for greater success
Diet should include all essential nutrients -main diet of fibers ,fruit, veges vitamins & minerals , all antioxidants- raw ginger, garlic , lemon juice with water , bitter gourd juice 20-25 ml Aloe vera juice 25 ml + Amla juice 2 spoons , fenu greek powder 1 spoon with water ,turmeric powder a level spoon with cup of hot milk at bed time ,
Avoid fried , fast foods tea ,coffee ,alcohol ,smoking ,mental stress ,worry anxiety and most important is to clear you bowls . as constipation is mother of all ills .
Last but not the least for proper blood crculation , regular walk , exercise , yoga pranayam-deep breathing proper rest & sound sleep , helps in detoxifying and strengthening the immune system to enhance resistance from diseases and pave way for healthy , happy ,disease free life .
It’s important to check with your physician before adding herbs to your existing medications, the herbs that are antioxidant ,have no side efects and go with any therapy of treatment .
Hope this helps solve your query . Take care All the best
Don't hesitate to come back for any further query
I have gone thru your query regarding osteoporosis and Joint pains .
Osteoporosis is the result of 'not getting enough of nutritious diet' ,you may need to complement your diet by multivitamins and supplements .
Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.
Mind it Gulping on medicine only ,will not help unless you follow above regimen ,having no side effects , goes with any therapy , side by side with medication , if at all you need .
Herbal remedies, healthy foods, and exercise are all great ways to help relieve joint pain and stiffness ,Osteoporosis causes bones to become weak and brittle — so brittle that a fall or even mild stresses like bending over or coughing can cause a fracture.
If you eat a well-balanced diet with plenty of dairy, fish, fruits and vegetables, you should get enough of the nutrients you need every day, but if you're not getting enough of nutritious diet ,you may need to complement your diet by multivitamins and supplements .
You can follow the below regimen for greater success
Diet should include all essential nutrients -main diet of fibers ,fruit, veges vitamins & minerals , all antioxidants- raw ginger, garlic , lemon juice with water , bitter gourd juice 20-25 ml Aloe vera juice 25 ml + Amla juice 2 spoons , fenu greek powder 1 spoon with water ,turmeric powder a level spoon with cup of hot milk at bed time ,
Avoid fried , fast foods tea ,coffee ,alcohol ,smoking ,mental stress ,worry anxiety and most important is to clear you bowls . as constipation is mother of all ills .
Last but not the least for proper blood crculation , regular walk , exercise , yoga pranayam-deep breathing proper rest & sound sleep , helps in detoxifying and strengthening the immune system to enhance resistance from diseases and pave way for healthy , happy ,disease free life .
It’s important to check with your physician before adding herbs to your existing medications, the herbs that are antioxidant ,have no side efects and go with any therapy of treatment .
Hope this helps solve your query . Take care All the best
Don't hesitate to come back for any further query
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