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I have oesteoporosis and have lost over 20% of my bone density.  One thing my docs told me is that over-the-counter calcium does not rebuild bone, it only helps to maintain what you've got.  If there are other factors that continue to cause you to lose bone density, like sedentary lifestyle (not anyone on this list!), high alcohol and/or coffee intake, etc., you must take something that will help your body add bone otherwise the bone loss will continue.

    There are several products available by Rx that will do this.  I take the once a week Fosamax plus 1500-2000 mg of calcium (citrate or lactate) daily.

    Do get a bone scan so you know what you're working with and have a base line for future comparisons.

Sue

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From: Deblyons54@xxxxxxx
Subject: [RC] fragile bones

After fracturing my back in a hard horseback riding fall last year I decided
to get a bone density test just to see what "baseline" is. I only have two
risk factors for osteoporosis out of about 12, being caucasion and light
boned, so wasn't overly worried about it. The results came back "borderline"
and very close to the range that is defined by osteoporosis. I was pretty
shocked since I would have never guessed that I had this problem. After
struggling for 6 months to ride again from the back injury I'm wondering if
it's worth the possible fractures a fall would bring. I know there are lots
of postmenapausal women out there endurance riding. Anyone else have to face
this issue?

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