Collagen for osteoporosis? - Mayo Clinic Connect Hello @cpb Collagen is a protein component of all connective tissues in the body including bone and skin When bone is formed or healing as in the case of a fracture, a collagen fibrous network is laid down first and then populated with the cells that create bone If you eat meat in your diet, you are eating collagen Bone has to have a tensile strength so it has a bit of flex for shock
Beware: my painful experience at osteo strong! - Osteoporosis I hurt myself during the second session at Osteo Strong (specifically South Pasadena, California, but their MO is everywhere the same) and haven’t been able to return to my normal life since I’ve had to miss several days of work, withdraw from a work-related trip, and spend thousands of dollars on doctors, X-rays, and medication
Should I start Tymlos? Prolia? AlgaeCal? - Osteoporosis - Inspire What did you do to strengthen your bones? * After the 3rd injection, I was told my bones were very strong * Being only 2 months late on the dose threw me into advanced osteoporosis Prolia is the treatment that's worse than the diagnosis I don't want anyone else to experience what I am going through
Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis One problem is that osteoporosis has no symptoms and you can feel strong At -4 4 you are not strong and are at risk Like you, I tried oral bisphosphonates and Forteo over the years and could not tolerate them I am willing to endure side effects, as I said, but I mean I could not tolerate them at all
Best Calcium Supplement? - Mayo Clinic Connect Which is the best type of calcium supplement? I've been taking calcium citrate (Citracal) which I understand is more easily absorbed than calcium carbona
Has anyone had experience with Osteostrong? - Mayo Clinic Connect I did a year but saw no change I think you might have more results with strength training- lifting weights with a personal trainer At over $200 month for osteostrong, you could have a personal trainer coach you
Need feedback: Thoracic spine compressions and organ crowding My stomach protruded out severely now with good PT, and Osteo Strong, bracing, my stomach has flattened some As the spine hopefully is healing, (lost 3 inches of height since July) the pain is still rough They put me back on Evenity (have rashes) for 6 months, then follow with Prolia is the plan at this point