Hi ,
I'm new to this site having searched for help regarding osteoporosis. Im waiting for scan blood tests etc after a trauma to my back causing a crushed vertebrae. I would like to find out the best route to take medication wise . I honestly prefer to stay natural but feel I need to look into all aspects.
Hi there,
I have decided to take the Alendronic Acid, having researched the topic. I have modified my exercise routine, wear a weighted vest and modified my diet. I take vitamins D and K and Calcium and Omega 3. I read a lot, finding the Melio guide, books and website, useful. There are some good websites.
Hi Savbing. The advantage of AA is that with it being a weekly tablet, should you be one of the MINORITY of folk whom it disagrees with, you just stop taking it.
Several of my friends have been on it for years and have had no problems from it.
As far as I’m aware, it shouldn’t be taken for more than 4 or 5 yrs, because of the then, increased fracture risk.
Best wishes
I would never even consider Alendronic Acid. Too many possible serious side effects.
This site has been so beneficial and since taking D3, K2-MK7, Magnesium and high dose probiotics have felt the healthiest in years.
There are people on here who know so much more than me so would recommend you reading as many of the comments as you can. I spent days initially reading all the topics and now aware of the best natural alternatives.
I have tried different medications, and everyone's reaction is different; you need to have confidence in your consultant. One thing that is very helpful is special exercises - see more on aftercancers.com/osteoporosis.
Good luck!
When you say a trauma caused a crushed vertebra, was it something that would have caused the same injury in someone without osteoporosis? If so, it shouldn't count as a fragility fracture. Also, have you had a DEXA scan and do you know your t-scores? These are factors that are worth taking into account when deciding whether or not to take meds. There's evidence that bisphosphonates (the standard medication for osteoporosis) can reduce the risk of fracturing again in someone who's already had a fragility fracture, but otherwise the jury is out on how helpful meds are. It's all down to how much perceived risk you're happy with: you should have been told your risk of fracturing, but if not, you can work it out yourself using FRAX (click on calculation tool and choose country from this link: sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/) or QFracture (qfracture.org/index.php). Most doctors use FRAX, but QFracture is claimed to be more accurate.
Hi Coche. Welcome to the forum.
You have my sympathy, broken bones are extremely painful and disabling.
I damaged my coccyx falling backwards over a rug, but was refused a scan and any investigations. I then went on to break both wrists at the same time, a number of years later. I will always wonder whether an early OP diagnosis and treatment, would have avoided the pain and inconvenience of the broken wrists.
Do you live in the UK or USA. If it’s the USA you are more likely to receive a wider range of helpful blood tests, including vit D, bone markers and parathyroid tests.
Living in the UK, my GP refused to test for any of them.
All I can say is; continue reading all you can about OP, but keep an open mind regarding treatment, until your results are back and you hopefully know the cause of your OP, so that more specific action can be taken if required.
I found the following book helpful
‘Vitamin K2 and the Ca Paradox’ by Kate Rheaume Bleue. She explains the importance of D3, Mg, Vit A retinol and K2, as these aid the absorption and utilisation of Ca.
Also the article about the importance of protein
blogs.creighton.edu/heaney/...
Good luck and let us know how you get on.
I can't even begin to imagine breaking both wrists at same time. I had a Colles fracture of wrist (dominant hand) and It's been awful: unable to drive for 9 months and actually life changing, as so much which you take for granted now unable to do and only recently being able to hold a cup of tea despite physio, daily exercise etc.
Have been told have permanent nerve damage, wrist/fingers numb and tight, so what I assumed as 'only a broken wrist' has completely changed everything........but breaking both sounds a total nightmare, and can't imagine how you would cope.
Had no idea had osteoporosis until Dexa scan afterwards so think it would be beneficial for all woman at a certain age to be offered this: similar for routine screenings for breast, cervical and bowel cancers. However budget cuts in NHS probably make this impossible currently.
As you discovered, even a so called ‘minor’ break like a wrist, can have long term consequences. Apart from the the initial problems of needing help for the loo/ bathroom and dressing, I even had difficulty opening the front door, as the plasters came too far down my thumbs and fingers.
Like you I was left with a certain degree of loss of sensation in my thumbs, resulting in being prone to drop smooth items / impaired manual dexterity.
I have to use up to a 20ml size syringe at work to tube feed critters, in the Wildlife hospital where I volunteer and this can be challenging, especially in spring and early summer when most of the young admissions need tube feeding.
This is why I tell new members to the Forum, to read all they can about OP, but to keep an open mind about treatment and supplements.
Best wishes
Hi, Coche: I tried the alendronic acid pills and I ended up not being able to swallow and almost choked to death. NEVER AGAIN will I take any of these horrible bone meds, and I believe they should all be taken off the market. Research the side effects for any you are thinking about gong on...you'll be scared to death, hopefully. I'm on hormone replacement therapy now (at 70 years old!), and HRT will help build back my bones, as I do have osteoporsis. If they don't work, I'll just take my chances...
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