osteopenia

[Alazarin]

I’m currently on 2.5. First diagnosed 2018. My dexa scan shows osteopenia, I guess it was inevitable. I am going gym regularly now and can manage an hour Pilates. Anyone got any diet tips, am taking vit D.

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

There's a whole section in the FAQs on bone health -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

See these for calcium rich foods -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

nutrition.org.uk/media/xjtl...

Recent post on milk -

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

[Alazarin in reply to DorsetLady]

Thank you Mrs Dorset

[PMRpro Ambassador]

Osteopenia with a t-score of -1.1 or a t-score of -2,4??? There is a world of difference with -1.1 being near enough normal and -2.4 almost osteoporosis and all stations inbetween.

[Alazarin in reply to PMRpro]

I don’t have the T numbers. It just says significant and the Frax test is in the green zone, so low risk for breaking. ( I think )

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer in reply to Alazarin]

Might be useful if you could get the numbers-should be in report following scan ... then at least you would know.

[piglette]

You could wear one of those weight jackets which you see on Amazon etc. Alternatively you could put on a vast amount of weight, perhaps that is a bad idea!!

[Orange_2022]

Magnesium and Vitamin K also important for bone health (dietary but maybe a supplement too once you've done your research). Lots of good exercises and advice on Royal Osteoporosis Society website - useful even if you don't have Osteoporosis. Heel drops, weights, skipping all good for bone strength.

[Alazarin]

thank you Orange