improvement in bone density

[Deee64]

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis nearly 3 years , was totally in shock , I’m 58 and I thought really healthy

Consultant insisted on alendroncic acid which I took for 6 weeks then started reading about the side effect so stopped taking them

He wasn’t pleased but said he’d see in 2 years and I’d defo have to start taking them again

Anyway , had dexa scan in March and went to see consultant yesterday

So, the good news is I have managed to increase by bone density, consultant couldn’t believe it !

i just want to say thank you to everyone that posts, without healthunlocked I wouldn’t of had any idea where to start, the information and advice has been invaluable

Maybe I’ve just been lucky but this is the regime I started 3 years ago

supplements - D3+K2, SILICA, COLLAGEN, MAGNESIUM

Hrt patches

Fresh Cucumber Juice every morning

Smoothy every morning always including fresh organic ginger and turmeric and Spinach/kale/Beetroot ( just one of these , alternating weekly ) then lots of fruit, melon plus the melon seeds

I try to eat only organic food, not always possible

Cut out caffeine

Eat no red meat, but never have

I have a trampoline , no set time just try to have go each day

Pilates , 3 times per week

Lots of walking, at least 10,000 steps

I think I’ve just fluxed it 🤷🏻‍♀️

[Fruitandnutcase]

Very well done, you must be so pleased. , it is so good to hear of a success like yours. Keep up the good work. 💐

[Redtime in reply to Fruitandnutcase]

That’s really encouraging. I too was diagnosed aged 63 and thought I had been eating enough calcium. A bad reaction to alendronic acid and I’m now monitoring my calcium intake to ensure 1000mg per day, taking extra magnesium, d3 and k2 and boron. I’ve also started HRT treatment. Fingers crossed!

[Ange333 in reply to Redtime]

At what age did you get HRT?Is it from your GP? Thanks

[Redtime in reply to Ange333]

62! Yes I was surprised you could after a gap of 12 years post menopause. GPS won’t tell you this but I was told about Dr Newson’s initiative (newsonhealth.co.uk/) and they are slowly introducing HRT. Unfortunately that means paying which is not so good if you can’t afford it. More GPS need to be aware of the evidence based research. Good luck!

[Teddyturbo17 in reply to Redtime]

I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in April at the age of 70. I asked my consultant and doctor if I could try HRT and I was disappointed that they both refused to prescribe it. I have refused to take alendronic acid so going down the supplement route

[Met00 in reply to Teddyturbo17]

I've recently heard of someone starting HRT in their early 70s, so if you can find an enlightened doctor it's definitely possible! Some people persuade their doctors to change their minds after talking to a menopause specialist and/or giving the doctor info from Dr Newson (newsonhealth.co.uk/)

[KY1960 in reply to Teddyturbo17]

My doc also refused I’m 62.

[Margo]

Brilliant news, thanks for posting. I reversed mine too in a similar way, there was never any need to take pharmaceutical drugs.

[fenn]

Very well done. It’s always encouraging to hear that somebody is going in the right direction. In case I have missed something, what is the significance of Cucumber?

[Deee64 in reply to fenn]

I’m no expert at all but I believe cucumber juice contains silica which is really good for bones …I also enjoy, which is a plus

[fenn in reply to Deee64]

Many thanks.

[Cappuccinobaby]

Well done. Keep up the good work !

[MyStar86]

Hi, may I ask what your t scores were before and after your new routine?

I’m 35 with osteoporosis my calcium levels and vitamin D levels are always well within the healthy range. However I have suffered many fractures from my hip and all of my ribs on both sides. However I started on Zoledronic acid a year ago and my spine has gone from osteoporosis to osteopenia level at -2.3 my hips are still -3.3 but I have also had a total hysterectomy and a whole host of gastric problems and numerous surgeries so my case isn’t simple however I would be an advocate for Zoledronic acid as I didn’t like the initial side effects but with an infusion I had not choice once it’s in it’s in and they did ease off. I was so scared about my spine and I am very happy after my recent dexa as I put off having medication for years.

I am glad you managed to reverse the osteoporosis on your own but not everyone will this work for I just don’t want people to be put off the medication because trust me breaking bones is well worth any side effects from the medication.

Xx

[Nottinghamryan2]

I too want to add a cautionary note , my sister and I were diagnosed within a few months of each other both were late 50’s and very active . We both started taking AA as prescribed but after doing my research on here I stopped taking mine and began supplements instead , it’s fantastic when it works for people but it didn’t for me. Our Dexa repeat scans couldn’t have been more different , my sister’s results showed significant improvement with a return to osteopenia in her spine , my results were significantly worse , our initial results were almost identical , I had also lost more height , take care everyone.

[Stayloose in reply to Nottinghamryan2]

Thank you for sharing your experience. It's good to have a balance of opinion. It's so difficult comparing one person's path with another isn't it, even if they are sisters seemingly starting in the same place?

[Uncertain2]

Thanks for sharing your success story!

[CDreamer]

Well done!

[Rosrzb]

That’s brilliant news, well done. I’ve asked my GP previously for HRT because I’m at high risk for Alzheimer’s, and he refused it. He said it was only for treating menopausal symptoms like hut flushes (which I got over a few years ago). He also cited increased risk of breast cancer, stroke and other cardiovascular issues. I told him at the time that as I understood it, the scare story about breast cancer risk was based on a flawed Womens’ Health Initiative study. Peter Attia discussed this too recently in a video. The cohort used in the study were all much older (to increase expectation some would die during the 7 year study period) and in poor health - smokers etc. Secondly, the statistics quoted on increase in breast cancer rate were misleading. A tiny risk became a slightly less tiny risk - but as the increase in the comparative risk rates was 40% that’s what got splattered all over the news. It also stuck in doctors’ heads and is hard to dislodge. The overall rate according to Peter Attia is still very small.

I’m still left without HRT as a result and feel very let down by the medical profession.

Oestrogen is bone protective and neuroprotective. I now have mild osteoporosis and with APOE4/4 genotype am at the highest possible risk of Alzheimer’s. I’m frustrated beyond belief.

[SpaghettiIsGood]

thank you for your informative post

[Mongoose59]

That is a fantastic result for you. Does beg the question about this push toward Bisphosphonates.