Osteoporosis

Question: Osteoporosis? At what age should a woman start taking an osteroporosis pill (Boniva etc.)? Do you have to wait until you are diagnosed with osteoporosis before you take something or can you take it before it develops?

Answer: Prevention for osteoporosis can begin as early as adolescence. Up until you turn 30, your body is developing its bone density, and the better it is, chances are you will have less problems with osteoporosis in later life (but it is not guaranteed). Drugs such as Boniva are designed to be used specifically only after the menopause has occurred. There are quite a few options available to help prevent osteoporosis (links are below). Of course, for more detailed advice, I'd recommend seeing your own doctor.

Question: What can I take for osteoporosis other than prescriptions medications? I have been taking prescriptions meds for osteoporosis for 5 years. My bone density tests show no improvement, slight worsening of osteoporosis. My doctor says it's severe. I have a medical condition called gastroesophageal reflux for which I take medication and the osteoporosis meds seem to affect my reflux, also I have not felt well generally since I've been on the meds for osteoporosis, i.e. aching muscles and bone pain. I take Calcium with Vitamin D - I drink milk - are there any herbal or over-the-counter natural products that would be just as good as prescription medications for osteoporosis?

Answer: 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.

Question: What are some helpful ways to treat osteopenia (or osteoporosis) without using prescription drugs? I'm working for a lady who has osteopenia (a form of osteoporosis) and she wants to try some alternative methods of treatment. She's also trying to find some sort of vitamin or supplement that would have calcium, vitamin D, Boron, Mangesium, and/or other components that help protect bone mass. If you know of any or can give any tips, please let me know!

Answer: those are all good but D3 is better than D. I take hylaronic acid too. Walmart sells it in the vitamin aisle. Omega fatty acid is also good. antioxidents, ginkgo, C, E, zinc and selenium are also good.

Question: What is the single most important factor in reducing the incidence of osteoporosis in older women? 8)Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) has been shown to be one way to reduce the incidence of osteoporosis in post-menopausal women, however recent clinical trials have indicated there are dangerous increased risks of heart disease, stroke and various cancers associated with HRT. What is the single most important factor in reducing the incidence of osteoporosis in older women and when do women need to start being concerned about this?

Answer: I think the best method to help prevent osteoporosis is exercise. Exercise strengthens the bones in men and women. Also there are good medications on the market to help prevent this condition: If the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is the only issue under consideration, then bisphosphonates such as alendronate, ibandronate, or risedronate are more effective than menopausal hormone therapy in preventing osteoporotic fractures, and less likely to be associated with substantial adverse effects. So far, bisphosphonates are the most effective category or prescription medications for treating postmenopausal osteoporosis. hope this helps..

Question: What are the best exercises to do if you have osteoporosis besides walking for the stomach and waist? What exercise can I do to wittle the waist and flatten the stomach. I have osteoporosis and don't want to fracture any verterbras.

Answer: The best exercise for osteoporosis is weight bearing exercise like running, walking, jogging, water aerobic exercise..... The other exercises you can do to improve your bone condition are strength training and stretching. You can find more details of exercises for osteoporosis here: http://www.perfect-body-toning.com/exercise-program-for-osteoporosis.html

Question: Where is the evidence that osteoporosis causes bone fractures? Please refer me to well-controlled, peer-reviewed studies that show: 1) Osteoporosis causes bone fractures. 2) Fosamax and other biophosphonates not only slow down bone density loss or increase bone density, but also prevent fractures. Thanks.

Answer: Its common sense if the bones become less massive and deteriorate go on yahoo and do a image seach .The bones of women are 35 % less massive than men so they are more susucpetible to back problems than men so women should really taske it easy on there back.

Question: What are you taking for perscription medication for your osteoporosis? Wondered what people were taking for their osteoporosis that is a perscription and is it working. Any side effects? How long taken.

Answer: didrocal there's a new one you take once a week can't think ofthe name but its the best

Question: Osteoporosis: How does this abnormality affect the tissues functioning? Hi i tried to google this but i'm not a very good researcher. How does osteoporosis affect the tissues functioning? I want to know how the causes affect the tissue and in which ways. Important: if your using a source Please could you write paste the source too thanks!

Answer: Osteoporosis is the condition whereby there is decreased density of the bone. There is an increased bone resorption compared to bone formation. The function of bone depends on the type - there is cortical bone (hard, heavy and strong) and cancellous bone (lighter, porous, shock-absorbing bone). Osteoporosis affects both. Bones become weaker and are prone to fractures. The cancellous bones are unable to absorb as much impact force as healthy bone. Elderly people are more prone to osteoporosis because of reduced hormones, vit D, etc (read link to web pages below) and are less likely to be steady on their feet and therefore, are more likely to have fractures. The first link is the one you should read first as it's straight forward and very understandable. Then progress to the others. The last link tells you a bit more about the physiology and pathophysiology and has a reference list if you want to read more - google scholar the article title to see if you can get it free online Good luck.

Question: What's a good alternative to milk for diabetics with osteoporosis? My mom just found out that she has osteoporosis. I know that drinking milk with help this condition but she also has diabetes. What would be a good alternative to milk in this case?

Answer: I just recently switched to Soy Milk with calcium supplement. Just watch the types out there and make sure it is not sweetened with SUCROSE.

Question: What are alternative things to take instead of those perscription medications for osteoporosis? I am going to stop taking Fosamax and Miacalcin for my osteoporosis and want to take something that is safer

Answer: No alternative will be nearly as effective. Good luck!

Question: Has or is anyone ever taken an osteoporosis medication called Strontium Ranelate? I have osteoporosis and have been taking Alendronate, but I could not get on with them. Due to their side effects. I have now been prescribed Strontium Ranelate. If so. Does anyone know much about these and if they have had any side effects. Thank you so much.

Answer: i just go through this website http://www.osteoporosis.net might be useful to you. Thanks

Question: How can you tell if you have Osteoporosis? What are some of the warning sings and symptoms & How can you prevent it? I'm 15 and I have low estrogen levels which makes you at higher risk of getting Osteoporosis, and lately my knees have been feeling achey and weak. How can I prevent from getting it?

Answer: There are no warning signs. Get plenty of calcium. Right now you are building bones. Your knees most likely have nothing to do with it at your age. To prevent Don't smoke Exercise-weight bearing Get enough calcium and vitamin D Osteoporosis is diagnosed by a bone density scan.

Question: What are 4 major factors that may contribute to osteoporosis are? What are 4 major factors that may contribute to osteoporosis are?

Answer: lack of vit. D & calcium & inability of the body to use the calcium & vitamins properly lack of weight-bearing exercise

Question: what kind of exercisie do you suggest to prevent osteoporosis? im doing a health fair at school and were having the seniors citizens come to the school for the health fair. my topic is osteoporosis. we have to have a activity to do with the seniors what type of excersis do you suggest?

Answer: light strength training, or ti cha

Question: How can I prevent osteoporosis while I am a teenager? How can I prevent osteoporosis while I am a teenager? Not only osteoperosis, but any other illness that generally develops during agin?

Answer: You can drink milk or calcium-fortified drinks, or even anything that has calcium. Osteoporosis is a bone condition in which your bones become brittle and calcium makes them stronger. Another way to prevent osteoporosis is by exercising. The exercise will strengthen the muscles around the bone, thus supporting them so that they don't break. And once again, eat healthy because its just good for you :)! I hope this helps.

Question: What's a good mattress for a woman with advanced osteoporosis? My grandma is always buying new mattresses because she wakes up hurting. We all think it's just her osteoporosis. So, is there a mattress out there that can relieve the pressure and ease pain while still providing the necessary support. please provide all the details possible. thanks! I'm hoping for answers from those who have family members with experience.

Answer: The sleep number bed is the best. You can adjust the hard to soft settings that adjust to your body. Now why not deal with the osteoporosis issue from a nutrition angle. If your grandmother is eating low fat, high carb type diets and does not eat much meat, she needs to change. If she takes ANY ANTACIDS, this is causing huge problems with her calcium absorption. The blood calcium level must be maintained at all costs between about 7.35 and 7.4 pH. If your body goes out of this range, you die. So there is a constant exchange of calcium between, first your muscles, and then your bones to give up and take on calcium to maintain that blood calcium level. In order for you to digest calcium, magnesium, and zinc, you need an acid stomach to do so. As the chime from the stomach enters the jejunum (upper part of the small intestines), it must be acidic for those minerals to be absorbed through the intestinal walls. If it is not acidic, it won't get absorbed and you will become deficient. Now when your blood calcium screams for more calcium, yep, you got it, it takes it from the muscles (you get cramps easily) and then from your bones (you get osteoporosis). Doctors will give you calcium supplements, but all this does is pass down the intestines and end up as toxins and is stored in the eyes as cataracts, bone spurs, etc. You need to get your grandma digesting properly and then on a high quality calcium, not the typical calcium carbonate garbage (this is blackboard chalk and cheap to make). The typical calcium given to patients also just addresses the bone mass and not the quality of the bones. I suggest you try the following and watch what happens. I think you will be very surprised at how well this works. Go to: www.healthline.cc (not .com) and order the following: Betaine HCL --- Take 2 to 4 of after each meal. Activator --- Take 1 to 2 of these after each meal. Quantum Digest --- Take 2 of these DURING the meal. Probiotic -- take 1 in the a.m. and 1 in the p.m. Coral Complex -- Take 4 of these in the a.m. and 4 in the p.m. She also needs to address any vitamin B-12 deficiencies due to not eating meat, if that is the case. If she is eating lots of vegetable oils, this will contribute to the osteoporosis problem because it contributes to inflammation of the body. Vegetable oils are terrible for you because they convert to TRANS FATS when heated even slightly due to the polymerization of the fatty acid chains. They are also very high in omega 6 inflammatory fatty acids and very unstable due to the double bonds that convert the omega 3 "cis" configuration into the omega 6 "trans" configuration. Make sure she gets her diet regulated toward: 40% carbs (nutrient dense), 30% fats, and 30% proteins. The fats should be in the following ratio: 60% monounsaturated (from Olive oil), 30% Saturated fats (from Real RAW BUTTER made from raw cream, coconut oil, and beef from GRASS FED COWS, not the commercial garbage sold in Mausoleums where dead food is found), and 10% Polyunsaturated fats (omega 3 and omega 6 fatty acids in a balance of 1:1 ratio). The above will truly help her body to digest better and also absorb the calcium. The Coral complex has all the cofactors necessary to make the absorption even better. It also contains the 2:1 calcium to magnesium ratio to nourish the body. She will immediately find that she has to cut her nails very frequently as well. good luck