Comments on: What can I take for osteoporosis other than prescriptions medications?

By: zizi

zizi — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:51:59 +0000

I believe calcium and vitamin D is the only alternative augmented by non-contact weight bearing physiscal activity there are other medications such as PTH shots, this is recently approved by FDA for one year and helps for making new bone also you may ask your doctor about calcitonin, high dose vitamin D also is another option you might want to ask your doctor, there is alot of noise about it out there
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By: finaldx

finaldx — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:37:59 +0000

The Vitamin D-calcitonin system is complex. Well functioning kidneys, sunshine and weight bearing exercise, as well as a good source of Ca++ are the only non prescription things that really help. At maximum, people only absorb less than 20% of available calcium. Milk is not the best source, as there is competing phosphorus, which somewhat displaces the intestine's ability to absorb calcium. I would suggest the soft chew calcium supplements. Are you in a position to be able to hire a trainer for weight lifting? Not one of the high school jocks, but someone with physical therapy training? Yoga, or tai chi would be good, as improved balance lessens the chance of a disastrous fall.
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By: terry

terry — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:29:59 +0000

A health shop would probably advise you better.Ihave the sameproblem as you.
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By: Joan

Joan — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 19:12:44 +0000

While taking vitamins and supplements is great, really the best cure for osteoporosis is to reverse the CAUSE. The cause is usually a lack of stimulation of the bone caused by too little exercise of the muscles. When the muscles exercise they exert tension and friction on the bone and this makes the bone strong.

If you’re not used to exercising, don’t have the time or want to get results a lot quicker, try whole body vibration on a triangular oscillating platform. It’s quick – just 10 minutes a day – and you’ll see great results in increased bone density in just a few months.