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DXA machines were not commercially available until the mid-90s, so a bone density test on a central DXA machine could not have been performed 20 years ago. Also, due to the constant changes in DXA technology, it's unlikely that a test at age 30 would be comparable to a test performed 20 or more years later. There are other reasons why bone density testing is not recommended for most premenopausal women. For the majority of healthy women, bone density will remain pretty stable from the time of peak bone mass until menopause. Even if bone density is low to begin with, it usually is not a cause for concern until the menopausal years. For more information on this topic, please see Low Bone Density and Osteoporosis in Young Adult Women

During the early postmenopausal years bone density tends to drop quickly, which increases the risk of developing osteoporosis. For women who have risk factors for osteoporosis and fractures, this is a good time to start monitoring bone density. The bone density test can help a woman and her healthcare provider to decide whether treatment is necessary at that time.

All women should maintain healthy habits to protect health at every age, regardless of her bone density. This includes getting the recommended amounts of calcium, vitamin D, exercise and not smoking or drinking too much alcohol. Please also keep in mind that there are many "natural supplements" on the market right now claiming to treat osteoporosis and reduce the risk of broken bones. There are, however, no such supplements with the necessary research and regulation proving that these products are safe and that they actually reduce the risk of broken bones. Dietary supplements are not substitutes for FDA approved medications to reduce fracture risk. Make sure you discuss all supplements and medications you take with your pharmacist and healthcare provider to make sure they are safe.

Hello Dr. Randall,
Thank you for your reply. You're right...they couldn't have scanned me 20 years ago...nor could I know if this might be
hereditary or not since my mother died 14 years ago somehow already, and I don't believe she ever had a bone scan.

I know that Actonel and all the other FDA approved drugs have
been approved...but really...every single thing I read about any of them sounded just horrible; all the side effects didn't seem to outweigh the 'benefits' of any of them. So I did more looking, and first I came up with Osteosine...and then found Bonexcin, which was rated even better than the Osteosine...It sounded very 'boneifical'... for bone health.

I exercise all the time...summers I do landscaping things, ride my bike with my dog, and hike with my dog. This past fall I even picked apples, which no one From Here, ever does...only the Jamaicans will do it; and I didn't quit.It was 7 days a week, 60 hours a week, with no overtime for all the overtime. I was the only female, and the only one that was white. All the guys turned into my 'brother.' Picking apples is not as easy or simple as it sounds.
Winters I teach skiing, so I'm outside all the time, picking up adults and kids that tip over. When I get home I go X-country skiing with my dog.
It's not as if I'm not an active person...my bones should be getting lots of weight bearing activity. I wonder if you have ever heard of Osteosine...or Bonexcin. They both still cost enough to be good. We'll see I guess.
So, once again...thank you for your reply.
Peace...

Hello Cedarnme,

Just read your post on taking supplements instead of prescriptions. Since it has been 2 years since taking them, how are your results. I'm thinking of trying your method instead of the Boniva route. Please update your numbers.

Thanking you in advance.

Hi Cedarnme,
I'm also wondering, why you haven't post your current test score, so the rest of the viewers can compare. There are many of us woman who would prefer to take natural vitamins to take care of Osteosporosis instead of the drugs FDA has for us.
Thank-you

My mother has been taking the OsteoSine product for roughly the past 15 months. It's not a prescription drug, it's a dietary supplement. I don't really believe in that "all natural" stuff but my mother swears by it. Her bone loss has slowed to a crawl, which I think can be attributed to her higher calcium intake and low impact exercise the family does together.

I actually learned about that OsteoSine product from a post over on Health Boards and tried it with my mom. It's been about 7 months now. She made the switch over from Fosamax after it started to give her heartburn. Since she's started OsteoSine, her bone density loss seems to have slowed like your results, so it could be a contributing factor. The best part has been that she, at least, hasn't had to deal with hearburn with OsteoSine.