Osteoporosis natural treatments

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I've been told the same, keepingquiet. It's absolutely normal for bone density to decrease with age, although it is possible to mitigate the damage by keeping muscles strong and avoiding risk of falls.

Although I have osteopenia, my Z score is only slightly lower than expected for my age, caused by hormone blockers for post-cancer treatment.

The standard "treatment" is no treatment. I've been told to take Vitamin D (which everybody over a certain age is told) and that my dietary calcium intake is adequate. I've been told that taking too much calcium (especially from supplements) can be damaging.

I do strength/resistance exercises three times a week plus Pilates, aqua aerobics and Zumba. My leisure centre is very good and I'm lucky to live within a ten minute walk. Part of the subscription was an initial consultation with one of the trainers, who went through my medical conditions and recommended a programme. If anybody else has a leisure centre nearby, I would recommend it. I've also made a group of new friends, who are all about the same age and fitness level as I am.

I'm not overweight, although I would benefit from losing a couple of kilos, so I'm enjoying the "salad season". Diet is the easy bit for me because I haven't had to make many adjustments. I'm not going to tell overweight people with osteoporosis that they need to lose some weight because I'm sure they've already been told.

After all that, I'm afraid that we do lose bone density with age and we can't stop the process completely. Our bone density was set when we were children and we can't go back.

Your final paragraph sums up the situation well- we don't have a history of bone breakages in my family, except a couple of small childhood ones, and my mum lived into her 90s with no bone disease.

My problems were monitored because I was on high dose steroids for many years, but no longer take them.

Bone disease is an inevitable part of ageing for most of us.

How we manage that I suspect is entirely up to us, but it is a slow process that takes decades not years, and so for some of us we may escape the eventual decline because we get other things!

I have refused the standard medications offered. I tried 2, but had side effects. I try to keep my protein levels good, take various supplements and regularly exercise.

I asked my GP about going on HRT for my bone health (I’m 72). He said the NICE guidelines did not recommend HRT for osteoporosis. I pointed out that the Royal Osteoporosis Society say it is just as effective as other treatments, which surprised him. He contacted the hospital gynae department for advice and got back to me within the week saying he will issue the HRT prescriptions. I’ve only been on the treatment a few weeks and will ask for a bone scan after a year or so to see if there is any improvement.

Lynette55

It’s a bit of a struggle to find the right information to be honest. The Royal Osteoporosis Society website has a lot of information but not necessarily on natural treatment. I’m taking 4000iu Vit d3 with K2 my-7. I’ve recently watched an American doctor who recommends a different vit k, mk-4 which works better so I’ve added that! I’ve been watching the Dr Doug show on YouTube which is very informative and Dr Peter Dingle who is also great on natural treatments. It seems we just don’t have people here looking at this! Apparently years ago the government said there should be osteoporosis hubs available to everyone who needs them but not one has opened!

be careful of medical advice from Peter Dingle, who has no medical qualification or training.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Dingle

You shouldn’t take Vit K if you’re on blood thinners. I take Vit C to help my body absorb iron so I assume other things need Vit C, too. High protein diets seem to be all the rage at the moment but I fear I should have started soon after the menopause.

I've been told the same, keepingquiet. It's absolutely normal for bone density to decrease with age, although it is possible to mitigate the damage by keeping muscles strong and avoiding risk of falls.

Although I have osteopenia, my Z score is only slightly lower than expected for my age, caused by hormone blockers for post-cancer treatment.

The standard "treatment" is no treatment. I've been told to take Vitamin D (which everybody over a certain age is told) and that my dietary calcium intake is adequate. I've been told that taking too much calcium (especially from supplements) can be damaging.

I do strength/resistance exercises three times a week plus Pilates, aqua aerobics and Zumba. My leisure centre is very good and I'm lucky to live within a ten minute walk. Part of the subscription was an initial consultation with one of the trainers, who went through my medical conditions and recommended a programme. If anybody else has a leisure centre nearby, I would recommend it. I've also made a group of new friends, who are all about the same age and fitness level as I am.

I'm not overweight, although I would benefit from losing a couple of kilos, so I'm enjoying the "salad season". Diet is the easy bit for me because I haven't had to make many adjustments. I'm not going to tell overweight people with osteoporosis that they need to lose some weight because I'm sure they've already been told.

After all that, I'm afraid that we do lose bone density with age and we can't stop the process completely. Our bone density was set when we were children and we can't go back.

Most women will get osteoporosis eventually. I was diagnosed with osteopaenia around 15 years ago. The DEXA technician said it was perfectly normal for my age and not to worry.
So, I take Vit D, do weight-bearing and resistance exercise and eat a good mixed diet.
I hear it's best to avoid carbonated drinks though I'm not sure if this has any truth to it. I avoid champagne though, lol!

I came across this:

www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/pilates-and-yoga/osteoporosis-pilates-exercise-video/

It's from the NHS, so should be reliable.

I’ve just been diagnosed, I have acid reflux and gum disease, I'm seeing a consultant next month, interested in this subject Lynette thanks.

There is no reason why complementary therapies cannot be used alongside medical treatment, BUT these are not a replacement or alternative treatment.

The Royal Osteoporosis Society is currently asking members to support their campaign to open osteoporosis hubs by writing to their MP. In the UK osteoporosis is not usually diagnosed until after a fracture.

It’s a bit of a struggle to find the right information to be honest. The Royal Osteoporosis Society website has a lot of information but not necessarily on natural treatment. I’m taking 4000iu Vit d3 with K2 my-7. I’ve recently watched an American doctor who recommends a different vit k, mk-4 which works better so I’ve added that! I’ve been watching the Dr Doug show on YouTube which is very informative and Dr Peter Dingle who is also great on natural treatments. It seems we just don’t have people here looking at this! Apparently years ago the government said there should be osteoporosis hubs available to everyone who needs them but not one has opened!

I too have been diagnosed but don’t want to take pills. I want to go down there natural route. Any help and advice would be appreciated especially as regards to amount of protein l, vitamin K and D. I agree it’s a minefield. Also how much exercise is enough?

Oh, I’ve not heard that one! Any idea why? It’s a bit of a minefield isn’t it?

Similarly, I've had a diagnosis this year. I've read all sorts, and someone suggested a small daily orange.