Bone Density Scan

[Lolly]

I had one about 6 years ago and it showed borderline osteopenia... but no osteoporosis.. I have not taken calcium supplements, but have taken vitamin D3 and dietary calcium. I also exercise regularly which includes walking 3 miles several times a week. So I'm having a repeat next week to see how I have progressed. I'm hoping I don't need to start something like Fosamax or any other medication. I hate taking pills.

 

[NancyNGA]

Good luck next week on your tests, Lolly. I'm sort of in the same boat. Borderline, not getting any worse, so far.

 

[nvtribefan]

My husband gets a Reclast infusion yearly. No side effects, and they give him lunch!

 

[Pappy]

My husband gets a Reclast infusion yearly. No side effects, and they give him lunch!

My wife gets them yearly too. No lunch...

 

[Lolly]

My husband should be getting the scan... they generally don't order it for men until age 65.

 

[Lolly]

Results are in. Osteopenia in lumbar spine and right femoral neck. Osteoporosis in left femoral neck. Now we shall see what the doc wants to do about it if anything.

 

[User2017]

To: Lolly -- Have you looked into adding Vit K2? http://drjohnday.com/9-signs-you-may-have-vitamin-k2-deficiency/ has this information:



[h=3]What is vitamin K2?[/h]"Vitamin K2 is different than K1. The main role of vitamin K2 is to put calcium where it belongs in the body, like your teeth and bones, and keep it out of your brain, heart, and other places where it can cause premature aging and an early death."

Many D3 supplements have K2 added. BONUS!!