Osteopenia

[Lottyplum]

In 2022, following my first appt with an Endo since having my thyroid removed in 1981 as new GP surgery after moving house decided to lower my levo + was so ill. They wouldn't raise my levo until I saw Endo for her to agree, which she did. Was in Levo only. She ordered a Deca scan, there was no follow up+no comment from GP surgery so I thought all ok. Found Thyroid UK as having issues with GP+a year ago saw private Endo who informed me Dexa results (-1.3 neck of femur, -1.9 lumbar spine) meant I had osteopenia. From another forum user heard of Bone balance which I started about 2 months ago. I take D3/K2 mouth spray, magnesium, selenium, zinc, but C, vit B complex. I'm also gluten free. I have a new Endo appt at the end of the month as presently in T4/T3 combo. I walk every day - minimum 6k steps/1 hour. Longer walks can be at least 2 hours. I run up and down stairs as a 75 yr old female! Any advice re improve my bone status would be gratefully received. Thank you.

[HampshireELM]

Hi Lottyplum. When I decided to find out more about exercising for osteoporosis, I came across Margaret Martin's website and YouTube videos so these may be useful to you too. She guides you on what muscle strengthening to do and, at least as importantly, what not to do. Here's a link to her website and I hope it helps; melioguide.com/

[Lottyplum in reply to HampshireELM]

Thanks v much. Will check her out.

[Lottyplum in reply to HampshireELM]

Thanks v much. Will check her out.

[Alternatively]

Hi Lottyplum

Boron is another recommended supplement to add. I’ve been taking it for years.

Have you had a blood test to see where your calcium levels are at? You may need to supplement with that too. My gp does a “Bone Profile “ blood test which includes calcium.

With selenium supplements , it’s possible for it to build up to overly high levels in your blood, so recommend you get this checked if you’ve been taking them for a year or more. This happened to me.