Osteoporosis. If you have osteoporosis, what are you doing to s

Kittle :
Zometa

Two of the calcium + vitamin D chewables every day, and drink milk with dinner.

Sisyphus :
I had to research that drug. Unfortunately Zometa and other prescription drugs for osteoporosis potentially have significantly negative side effects.

Kittle :
They do.
Risk vs reward.

cardinalsong :
Thank you. Calcium, Vitamin D, and Vitamin K are highly recommended. I just learned that protein drinks are very high in calcium as well with 600-700 mg of calcium and 30 grams of protein. They are a bit pricey but I plan to try the chocolate Fairlife protein drinks.

Sisyphus :
It's a tough decision. I don't tolerate drugs well and already deal with TMJ. Osteoporosis drugs can have a negative side effect on jaw bones. Scary.

Strength training!

Kittle :
I had the jaw-bone problems, but no lumbar surgery was needed.

Kittle :
Weight bearing exercise

Kittle :
We have a vibration plate and found it very helpful for draining lymphatic fluids that caused my ankles to swell. They are skinny again! I'm not sure of the benefits for osteoporosis.

Kittle :
I just saw an ad for a new drug that Supposedly BUILDS new bone. It's diff than the ones they have now that just slows bone loss down. I didn't catch the side effects but I'm sure they are there.Stay ACTIVE and exercise. Most injuries in older people aren't from osteoporosis, theyre from lack of balance, loss of core strength and muscle weakness. Walking and exercise will do wonders to prevent injuries when you have osteoporosis.

My doc recommends Prolia shots - one every six months. But my new insurance won't cover it, and it's pricey.

Kittle :
After much discussion with my endocrinologist and oncologist, I opted for an annual Reclast infusion. They are much more concerned with what could happen with my bones than any potential side effects - many of us "little old ladies" don't recover from serious breaks. The infusion was painless and took very little time. And I know it would be hard for me to be compliant with the directions for Fosomax.
Additionally, I take Tums after every meal and Vitamin D daily. I'm also working on limiting my caffeine consumption.
I need to work on some strength training as well.
Fingers crossed that I can at least stop the bone loss...

MissAmericanPie : That drug is probably Evenity - that's up next if current treatment does not work as well as I need it to. And...everything has side effects...the side effect part of the commercials is longer than the part about what it's supposed to help!

I have osteopenia. I take calcium and vitamin D. Each of my last three bone density scans have been better than the before.