Hi,
My name is Betty. I have osteoporosis. Tscore -3.2in spine and -3.3 in femur.
I have a Vibration plate and would like to know if anyone has had luck improving their bone density using and how often.
I am very thin by nature, 5 ft 3 in and weigh 94 lbs.
Thanks!
great handle on your profile “ skin and bones”. I’m 72 yrs old, 95 lbs, and have shrunk to below 5’ ( list 5 inches). And could easily be called skin and bones too!! I don’t have a vibrational plate but I do lean up against my washer when it is on the spin cycle for the vibrational effect. My osteoporosis caused thoracic spine fractures so I go easy on myself! Good luck with your tool. Moira
I haven’t heard of a vibration plate, just do walking, , I’ve had thoracic fractures like GMoi. And I am the Same weight as you both as 4 ft 11. Good luck and take care
Skinandbones, if you search this platform you will find that there are several other posts about vibration plates and the different intensity levels. I have also been curious about their effectiveness, but haven't really been able to figure that out. I think that if you read through the threads on this site you will be able to find some people with knowledge on the topic. Best of luck!
I am 65 and use a Marodyne low-intensity vibration platform daily. I do Loren Fishman's 12 yoga poses daily. I also do nordic walking 3 miles a day.
In one year (since OP diagnosis in spine in Dec 2021), my spine improved from -3.3 to -3.1 (L2-L4 only). My left hip improved from -2.0 to -1.7 ( ). HOWEVER, my trabecular bone score is very low, and I ended up fracturing L1 at a hip-hop class in Nov 2022. I am now on Tymlos.
It's impossible to say what helped, but my rheumatologist recommended the vibration plate, and prior to my diagnosis I was losing BMD in my spine at an accelerated pace (at least 3.8% per year from 2017). Best wishes!
do bc you recommend the marodyne even with its price ?
it was very expensive, but with a fracture I was concerned about too much vibration, and I know the marodyne is safe, check out, Margaret Martin’s reviews in Melio guide.
did you have a dexa with tbs?
yes the Dexa with the TBS wasn’t too bad. I had to use a different machine than the one that scored my spine at -3.1. The DEXA with the TBS said I was borderline at -2.5 spine , but the TBS was entirely in the red something like 1.08 I think. I’m a classic example of someone who was borderline and the TBS indicated serious problems.
did you wait a year imbetween dexas ?
how is Tymlos for side effects ?
after two months the side effects are pretty minimal. But I find it helps if I take it in the morning before I go on my walk.
what are the side effects
I am pretty sure I have severe numbers and will have severe tbs . I guess the tbs is what matters most. Because of a difficult dexa done by first time student , they canceled my results, nonetheless I saw them and they are severe. I no can redo it at a different place and get tbs but I already know it will be all severe.
Or I can get an rems scan
That’s a good plan!!!
which one is a good plan?
Goood plan to get the TBS to help with fracture decisions. I didn’t go on medication for a year after finding out I had osteopenia/osteoporosis in December 2021.. My rheumatologist didn’t think it was necessary since I was borderline and quite active. My spinal x-ray looked fine but he did order a TBS, which was in the red. He told me to keep doing what I was doing (vibration, supplements, yoga, etc).
I ended up fracturing L one at the gym in a hip-hop class in November 22. I just thought I had pulled a muscle and finally got an x-ray 2 weeks later.
In retrospect, I should’ve taken my TBS score much seriously and requested tymlos.
I know it’s hard when you don’t have all the info. Most likely you’ll get a mix of results. Good and bad. Tymlos is kind of a piece of cake frankly and if you do have low TBS, it will give you some protection against fracturing.
yes!
Can I improve BMD without meds?
Has anyone consulted with Dr. Doug Lucas's clinic?
Recently diagnosed with Osteopenia 😳
newly diagnosed and anxious
