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Just had my first DEXA scan as I'm menopausal. The results came back at T= -2.9 The doctor said that hip and spine fractures with these numbers carries a high risk of mortality, so I'm quite freaked out. He put me on an estrogen agonist and I have to increase my calcium/ vitamin D levels.
Piperdiva, I know it's a rather scary diagnosis but now that you have this information you'll be able to prevent future injury and other more serious issues.
May I suggest that, as part of your overall wellness path, you consider a visit to a naturopath or a holistic health provider? They can advise you on additional bone healthy supplements, nutritional/dietary support and even safe and effective ways to move and exercise that can enhance strength and prevent additional bone loss.
A holistic approach to conditions like this can be very, very helpful. Your insurance may cover these visits, especially if you have the type of MD who would consider providing a referral for you.
We don't know what you are eating but diet is one of the first things that come to mind. Make sure you're not drinking soda or a lot of coffee as they deplete calcium. The article talks about salt, vitamin D, soda, coffee.
https://www.webmd.com/osteoporosis/f...diet-dangers#1
Many soft drinks and certain other carbonated soft drinks contain phosphoric acid, which can increase calcium excretion in your urine.
Caffeine leaches calcium from bones, sapping their strength.
Piperdiva, I know it's a rather scary diagnosis but now that you have this information you'll be able to prevent future injury and other more serious issues.
May I suggest that, as part of your overall wellness path, you consider a visit to a naturopath or a holistic health provider? They can advise you on additional bone healthy supplements, nutritional/dietary support and even safe and effective ways to move and exercise that can enhance strength and prevent additional bone loss.
A holistic approach to conditions like this can be very, very helpful. Your insurance may cover these visits, especially if you have the type of MD who would consider providing a referral for you.
Boy do I agree, and SO many conventional MD's push this calcium and everything I've read is that the calcium goes to the blood stream and not the bones. Magnesium is something they don't talk about as they are NOT trained in the minerals we truly need. I've taken far more magnesium vs calcium in my life and I'm 79 and no osteoporosis. Vit D3 and K2 are vital too. Weight bearing type exercises too.
There are some other posts around the health area on the vital need of magnesium in the body. I've been taking it for years and get labs done each year with my regular labs and I'm NEVER overdosing. Mag like Vit C is excreted so we have to keep on top of it.
Last edited by jaminhealth; 02-23-2018 at 11:54 AM..
Thanks everyone. I recently bought an elliptical that kicks my butt. And I can turn up the strength on it to the point that I have to push really hard to get it to move. I live in a two story house, and I'm always running up and down stairs for something. I also do compound archery; been doing that for years. I have the flu now, but I'm going to add free weights and change my diet once I'm better.
That said, is it possible to reverse my bone loss and regrow new bone?
Last edited by piperdiva; 02-23-2018 at 01:15 PM..
Thanks everyone. I recently bought an elliptical that kicks my butt. And I can turn up the strength on it to the point that I have to push really hard to get it to move. I live in a two story house, and I'm always running up and down stairs for something. I also do compound archery; been doing that for years. I have the flu now, but I'm going to add free weights and change my diet once I'm better.
That said, is it possible to reverse my bone loss and regrow new bone?
Yes, don't forget to get some sunshine and be careful with the exercise - don't overdo. I tend to trust Mayo Clinic info, they always sound reasonable anyway and seem to be up-to-date - https://www.mayoclinic.org/osteoporosis/art-20304601
Thanks everyone. I recently bought an elliptical that kicks my butt. And I can turn up the strength on it to the point that I have to push really hard to get it to move. I live in a two story house, and I'm always running up and down stairs for something. I also do compound archery; been doing that for years. I have the flu now, but I'm going to add free weights and change my diet once I'm better.
That said, is it possible to reverse my bone loss and regrow new bone?
The elliptical is good for cardio, not so much for building bone strength. What you really need to do is lift weights so its good you plan to add some free weights in. You can also do some body weight moves. Another thing you should really focus on is core strength and balance. A strong core and good balance will keep you on your feet as opposed to falling and breaking your bones.
Thanks everyone. I recently bought an elliptical that kicks my butt. And I can turn up the strength on it to the point that I have to push really hard to get it to move. I live in a two story house, and I'm always running up and down stairs for something. I also do compound archery; been doing that for years. I have the flu now, but I'm going to add free weights and change my diet once I'm better.
That said, is it possible to reverse my bone loss and regrow new bone?
The physical therapist told me to jog in place on a firm carpeted floor. The "jolt" is what encourages bone strengthening, along with diet.
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