Hi Browser. I wrote about adverse affects of Fosamax a while ago. I still take it because I'm 62, have a terrible spine, arthritis, etc. and one doc scared the crap out of me when I wanted to stop taking it.

My research says not to take it one week before or after a major dental surgery and you should do the same before having a tooth pulled.

One doc told me that Boniva cannot work because nothing stays in our systems for one month. I don't understand that because my research showed that Fosamax can stay in our systems for longer than one month. The lawsuits scared a lot of people away.

Hi JJ. I get dizzy sometimes even while sitting at my computer. I just had my annual blood/urine tests and everything is OK. Maybe there is something to that old age thingy - not you, me. I have never had trouble with my blood pressure even during the worst of times. It's still scary.

I am so delighted that I found this topic. I was surprized when told I had severe Osteoporosis by my nurse practitioner. I never took HRT because I feel it causes breast cancer.

I was refered to a specialist who has written several books on the subject. Dr. Bonnick eased my mind and said that I did have osteoporosis in my spine but not severe. She discussed all of the options with me and we decided to use VIVELLE dot low dose. It is HRT but I am having some menopausal issues I need help with. I am exercising, taking extra calcium and vitamin D.

We will see how it goes next year.

Harriette, hi and welcome!

My mother was diagnosed with severe Osteoporosis. She had a hard time with her back and hips, but then suddenly the pain stopped and the Osteoporosis disappeared. That happened after menopause. My mother will we 88 in September, and is in very good physical shape. She walks about half a mile every day, sometimes more.

Just wanted to let you know that the diagnosis doesn’t have to be for a life time.

Thank you Edelweiss3,
I am concerned and I am working on my challenge. I walk a couple of miles a day and do weights as well. I love the row machine and go on that for half an hour each time.. So I feel great and will see how it goes. I am starting the Master Cleanse tomorrow for 10-14 days. I am looking forward to this.

Love, tolerance and peace,
Harriette

So Harriette, how did the cleanse work out? Those are something we should do every six months, I'm told. Did you notice any difference in energy or skin etc.?

Hi Edelweiss. Long time, no talk...

I got to this post so late. I want to know if your Mom's menopause created the disappearance of her Osteoporosis? Was it the walking? I haven't heard of this. I would consider that a miracle if it happened to me.

I'm way post-menopause. What are the chances?

Sounds like walking for EW's mom is helping her. And any other weight-bearing exercises.

Most of the medical literature, indicates that due to menopause, when women have less natural estrogen due to loss of their periods, is higher probability of osteoporosis.

As for the body/health cleanses that Harriet is /will be undertaking,it wouldn't be necessary if one's diet was based on whole produce (unprocessed foods, ie. premade frozen dinners from store, chips, pop, etc.), alot less meat, but have lots of natural fluids (water, juice, milk) and grain fibre.

I have noticed for myself if i eat alot of fried food, dishes made with processed ingredients/fats (where chemicals are used for preservation and taste), alot of meat, much dairy etc., but no veggies nor fruit, for several consecutive days, I am sluggish and crappy in feeling. This has happened where we have vacationed in some rural areas where the food choices were very thin/limited.

Once I return to meals full of fresh veggies, fruits, etc., I feel much more energized and "rebalanced" inside myself.

I actually disagree with liquid body cleanses --with our aging years, it puts our body at risk and we don't recover as quickly if it lacks iron, protein, electrolytes, and other nutrients daily.

I am not big on the cleanses either. Please do not do them if you are a diabetic. They can be very dangerous if you aren't monitoring your blood sugar while doing them.