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Osteoporosis Reversal

This entry was posted on 10/1/2007 4:30 AM and is filed under Osteoporosis,Reversing Osteoporosis,Osteoporosis Treatment,Treating Osteoporosis.

Is it Possible to Reverse Osteoporosis?

My latest Bone Density Scan has shown rather surprising results. I have actually reversed Osteoporosis in the lumbar spine. I have asked some specialists about this, and the consistent answer I have obtained is "this is impossible". Could this be possible? Could this be a miracle? From being diagnosed with confirmed advanced Osteoporosis in 2005 to reversing it all together in 2007; this does not make any sense. And if the results are indeed accurate (I used a different facility at Kaiser for my latest bone density scan because of change in my health plans), this is amazing.

I thank God, family and friends for helping me through this ordeal in the last two years, and accomplishing what was thought to be impossible. Perhaps conquering Osteoporosis. The reason I say "perhaps" is because I want to confirm the results again next year by repeating the test, and ensure that the Osteoporosis is indeed in remission.

On the other hand, my Osteopenia has increased in another key area. Hence this is somewhat bitter-sweet. I need to make sure that the Osteopenia reverses as well by next year and perhaps I can completely get rid of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia.

What has perhaps helped me reverse Osteoporosis?

1. Healthy Diet rich in Calcium and Vitamin D - Milk, Calcium-fortified Orange Juice, Dairy Products, Fortified Foods, Vegetables (steamed) such as Broccoli and Spinach, Bananas, and supplements (although I have not been very regular on the supplements)
2. Increased consumption of the above foods compared to what I was doing in the past (at least three times daily)
3. Physical activity - including daily walks, walking the dog (we adopted a dog in April of this year), playing around with our kids, doing more things in and around the house, parking the car further away from the grocery store or book store to walk that extra step, etc.
4. Deep resolve, prayers, faith and belief that Osteoporosis can be indeed conquered

I am excited about my change, my family and I have moved recently to Irvine, Orange County, California, and I am looking forward to continuing my regimen of building strong bones in Irvine.

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12/2/2007 2:06 PM Unknown wrote:
Osteoporosis iz actually one of the most common disorders in elderly people. Perhaps 25 million people in America have a low bone density.:p
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12/2/2007 2:13 PM Pashmina85 wrote:
www.arc.org.uk check out this link.btw i think Osteoporosis is not a fatal disorder.
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2/17/2008 12:52 PM Monica Rosecrans wrote:
Hello Sanjay,
I was on WebMD and found your link to your foundation. I was not as young as you when I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis, but have always wondered how I got this disease. I am now 56 and have known about my condition for almost 10 years. I basically went to my doctor complaining about the weakness in my knees despite the fact that I have been fairly active all my life-tennis, aerobics, yoga, walking, hiking. So, it came as a surprise to me that first I had the first symptom of the disease, Osteopenia, then 4 years later hearing that my T-score dropped me down to the Osteoporosis category. I have been taking Actonel for almost 10 years now, but don't understand why I am still losing bone. This year, I really feel as if I am weaker than the past and my doctor asked me to look into Forteo- a drug that actually builds bone. Needless, to say I was excited about this possibility but after reading the side effects, I am concerned about taking this drug. I am hoping that you can help me or give me a lead on the most aggressive treatments for this disease in my age bracket. Thank you and I look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,
Monica Rosecrans
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7/24/2008 7:55 AM Muryal Braun wrote:
I was never diagnosed with osteoporosis, but when I broke my hip 20 years ago, the doctor informed me that he had pinned the hip instead of replacing it, (using 6 pins) because I was young for a hip replacement. He also told me that because the break had occurred just below the ball of the femur, with very poor circulation into the ball, I had a 60% chance that it would not heal. In that case he said a future hip replacement would be necessary. When I told him that I took calcium and other supplements, he assured me that that would not help as the body does not grow new bone well after 30 years of age. But I continued to eat healthily and take extra calcium, magnesium, vitamin D, and vitamin C and after 6 months it had healed so well I was able to have the hardware removed. I truly believe it is possible to regrow bone at any age.
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10/15/2009 2:19 PM Anonymous wrote:
I am a 55 year old post menopausal yoga teacher. A year ago my bone density test showed -3.0 in the spine and -2.2 in the hip. It is now -2.3 in the spine and -2.0 in the hip. The improvement is due to the supplements that I take, bio-identical hormones, functional weight training and Pulse Yoga. I also changed my alcohol consumption from 1-2 glasses of wine per day to 1-2 glasses per week. I do not want to take any drugs. I am encouraged with these results and hope to see even more improvement.
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2/27/2010 9:17 PM Karlina wrote:
I am inspired by your stories and if you're interested I would like to share what I found. A natural product that is scientifically proven to reverse osteoporosis and, as Muryal was definite about, regrow bone at any age. Email karlina.atyourservice@live.com to contact me.
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4/27/2010 7:40 AM Edna wrote:
I spent months just sitting around, waiting for my medications to make my bones strong enough that I could become physically active again without the fear of breaking apart. I kept waiting and waiting, but the medications alone just weren't enough. When my niece finally got on my case about moving around and doing things, I decided to go for morning and evening walks - wow, did they make a difference! I felt better, and I started eating better, because I was hungry, and now I feel as good as I've felt in years - I can almost feel my bones toughening up. Best of luck on the move, and I'm sure things'll go great for you!
Edna
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