Strontium citrate & Osteoporosis

jazzy1 said:

Alternatives for Osteo
A friend of mine tried Strontium Citrate but her bone density (dexa) showed no improvements. Plus she read about many having blood clots.....did you find this during research (didn't open all the links here...sorry)?

My doc wanted me to take Fosomax, but after doing research and reading about some fairly significant long-term side affects I said NO. Instead opting for more weight-bearing exercises and adding Vit D3 and calcium. I'll give this route a try and if not working after 1 year, then go to step B, whatever that might be.

Thanks for sharing,
Jan

jazzy1 said:

Not Sure~
Llight,

When I mentioned this to her she told me about blood clots....hum have to check once more.

Now that you've done all the research, does it look good for us to consume or still too much unknown research we're waiting for? Not a lot of research I'm finding with comes to alternative types. I used to rep for company in vitamins (powder form) and wow we could probably tell anyone anything and never had approval from FDA to contend with, so we looked good. You know heroin is "natural" and see what harm it does on our bodies?

Where would you suggest we purchase this product? Plse let me know what you end up doing, as my chiropractor mentioned some product to me, and can't find his note. Will ask him when in for my next appt.

After researching Fosomax, it generally helps with bone density but side affects are astounding -- jaw issues and many people having surgery some 5 years after starting the Rx. Not me....I'm running from the drug. Although, after my last oncol appt and I told him why wasn't taking, he told me about another drug....I told him no lets give the natural route a chance first. So what can he say then...nothing!!! These docs just don't have much information on natural type alternatives and give my doc credit he doesn't push.

Thanks and plse keep me posted as interested...
Jan

bea-mil said:

Alternative product?
Hi,
As you know I always look for alternatives first. I found this product EZorb Calcium, but don't know what to think about it, never tried myself. Maybe some of you know more? Any suggestions?

Here is the website http://www.elixirindustry.com/ezorb/index.html

...and some info from this site:
"Physicians typically recommend prescription medications for osteoporosis treatment, including Fosamax, Actonel, and Evista, all notorious for countless side effects. These drugs are designed to increase bone density by retaining dead bone mass, by killing osteoclasts, the cells that are responsible for bone resorption. In those treated with these drugs, the limited space within the bones is taken up by dead or nearly dead bone cells, which prevents new cells from being created. As a result, bones become more fragile and more vulnerable to fracture.

It won't be a surprise to see some increase in density from bone scans performed on those treated with these drugs, who often have to be treated against the associated side effects. Of course all the useless dead cells are counted, which promotes a false sense of security that prevent the affected person from seeking alternative treatments until it's too late. Denser bones are not necessarily better bones.

On the other hand, having enough calcium supply is not the end of the story. Calcium doesn't become bones automatically. It has to be converted. EZorb Calcium increases bone density by stimulating osteoblast (bone-forming cells) activities and by promoting collagen production. As a result, new cells are created to replace the old ones, and the increased supply of collagen makes bones stronger and more flexible. Thousands of people with osteoporosis have reported significant bone density increase after taking EZorb only a few months."