Osteoporosis Foundation Blog: Recent Comments

Comment on Women, Tell Your Story About Osteoporosis

2010-01-04T12:46:09Z

this is a great opportunity for women to share their stories! Sally..........there are a lot of great website out there that have info regarding exercises and the equipment that you should get for them.. I suggest you google something along the lines of osteoporosis exercises or bone loss exercise equipment and go from there. I am sure you can find a lot of great resources!

Comment on Welcome to Osteoporosis Foundation Inc.

2009-12-18T16:35:13Z

That was inspiring,

Thanks for sharing,

Keep up the good work

Comment on Osteoporosis Reversal

2009-10-15T22:19:30Z

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.

Comment on Women, Tell Your Story About Osteoporosis

2008-12-05T19:37:41Z

Thanks so much for bringing attention to osteoporosis!

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Comment on Osteoporosis Reversal

2008-07-24T15:55:15Z

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.

Comment on Women, Tell Your Story About Osteoporosis

2008-04-10T20:53:20Z

I am a 48 year old woman with Osteopenia in my hips and spine (and possibly other places that I do not know about). I was diagnosed around the age of 40. I have always been thin, but have been exercising since I was 19. I eat healthy, do not drink excessively, do not smoke, take supplements, yet my bone mass continues to decline, especially in my spine. Osteoporosis does not run in my family that I know of. And I am not in menopause yet. What I am wondering is what is the best type of weight training for this condition? Dumbbells / Barbells (free weights)? I like free weights but I'm concerned that I can't hold heavy enough weights in my hands. Bowflex? What about a Power Plate? I feel like I need to kick my weight training up a notch and want to invest in the right equipment and not waste money! What exercises are best to strengthen the hip and spine? I would love to hear from anyone that has information! Thank you!!

Comment on Osteoporosis Reversal

2008-02-17T20:52:05Z

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

Comment on Welcome to Osteoporosis Foundation Inc.

2008-01-25T00:19:30Z

I earlier read this post about calcium and women. It was written there that women don't need calcium. I gave them a piece of my mind about it telling them about osteoporosis and how it can be prevented especially by assuring a good level of calcium.

Comment on Welcome to Osteoporosis Foundation Inc.

2007-12-13T14:07:41Z

It's very good you are fighting versus osteoporosis! We are still young and we can prevent it I hope. I don't want not having kids just because of this.

Comment on Osteoporosis Reversal

2007-12-02T22:13:39Z

www.arc.org.uk check out this link.btw i think Osteoporosis is not a fatal disorder.