I just turned 50, and about six years ago I was diagnosed with osteopenia, which within two years advanced to osteoporosis of the hip and spine (-2.7 range for me now). I saw two endocrinologists to hopefully find out WHY I was advanced at an early age and still PRE menopausal too. They both did the usual thyroid tests, the results were considered normal - although I think I do have symptoms of thyroid problems such as easy bruising and poor circulation. Six years ago my regular doctor wanted me to take Fosamax, which I refused. The endocrinologist I saw two years ago wanted me to take Forteo, but I also refused. Has anyone had success with natural methods for bone density? My mother did have osteoporosis and we are of slight build.

piano0105, I will check this out. Previously I have tried 1000mg of calcium, as per my regular doctor, but because of my tachycardia and PVCs, I cannot tolerate large amt.s of calcium without aggravating that condition. Now however I am taking ionic calcium, 500mg which I mix with water and there are no adverse reactions to that at all. Are you pre-menopausal, which meds did you try, and what were the reactions? I have read before that Fosamax does create bone matrix however it is defective matrix and not strong enough to avoid fracture, plus once you stop taking it, your bones go back to what they were before. I do not know if this is true, but I usually can't take just about any prescription medication (and therefore never do) without bad reactions so I didn't bother to try them.

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I just turned 50, and about six years ago I was diagnosed with osteopenia, which within two years advanced to osteoporosis of the hip and spine (-2.7 range for me now). I saw two endocrinologists to hopefully find out WHY I was advanced at an early age and still PRE menopausal too. They both did the usual thyroid tests, the results were considered normal - although I think I do have symptoms of thyroid problems such as easy bruising and poor circulation. Six years ago my regular doctor wanted me to take Fosamax, which I refused. The endocrinologist I saw two years ago wanted me to take Forteo, but I also refused. Has anyone had success with natural methods for bone density? My mother did have osteoporosis and we are of slight build.

I agree with you about not wanting to ingest those toxic drugs. Some suggestions:

-Read the book The Myth of Osteoporosis for some illuminating information about osteo.

-Do some online research on Ezorb Calcium.

-Make sure you are getting weight-bearing exercise

All the best