Bonescan

[Suzi_]

I had a cupped knee few days ago, suddenly my left knee gave in, I couldn’t stand, last bonescan showed bones are getting weaker.

I am 78, small built, are there any supplements I should be taking, calcium or fosamax? I take milk & yogurt for bones. Any suggestions?

I have Hashimoto thyroid.

[greygoose]

I would have thought that the first step would be to get your Vit D tested. Just taking random supplements is unlikely to help.

Taking calcium supplements is not a good idea - in any case, you would need that tested first to make sure you actually needed it. Calcium supplements are very badly absorbed. It's much better to get your calcium from food.

Calcium is in no way a treatment or cure for osteoporosis - which I imagine you're talking about. Vit D and magnesium are far more important than calcium. And, too much calcium makes bones brittle.

If you are low in vit D, your calcium will likely be low too, but take vit D and magnesium will increase your absorption of calcium from food.

And, while you're at it, get vit B12, folate and ferritin tested. These are the main nutrients and they need to be optimal for all sorts of reasons, including good bones.

[Suzi_ in reply to greygoose]

I do take vitamin D 2000 iu and magnesium 250 mg daily. I try toGet calcium from food,

BTW-

How do I view my posts now that we are deleting the app!

[greygoose in reply to Suzi_]

Are you also taking vit K2-MK7? That is the vitamin that makes sure the extra calcium goes into the bones and doesn't build up in the soft tissues.

I'm sorry, I know nothing about apps.

[Gingernut44 in reply to Suzi_]

Just tap on the avatar next to your name and it will show all your posts.