Question 1

what can be done for bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Medication: Medications, supplements and exercise are used in combination to fight bone loss.

Question 2

what symptoms suggest bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Usually none: Bone loss, which eventually leads to osteoporosis and osteopenia , does not cause symptoms. It does, however, increase the risk of fracture. A bone density test, or dxa, can determine if there is bone loss.

Question 3

can you reverse bone loss at 80?

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Very difficult: You've asked a great question. In general, after age 21-25, the body only loses bone. Most of our osteoporosis medications inhibit additional loss of bone, but by inhibiting the resorption of bone, we also inhibit any new formation. A number of new medications have good initial results showing more bone formation, but they need more time to prove their value.

Question 4

describe the features of bone loss.?

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Varies: Bone loss features can vary. People may be asymptomatic to painful if associated with bone fractures. Bone mineral density (bmd) testing looks at bone quantitative amount. It does not determine bone quality. The quantity and quality of bone determine strength. Bone loss may be prevented/treated by bisphosphonates,  denosumab, impact exercise, calcium, vitamin d.

Question 5

what's the solution to oral bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Visit a periodontist: A periodontist is a specialist in gum and bone disease. Call your local dental society or look the web site for the american board of periodontology which will list the board certified doctors in your area.

Question 6

what are  meds that can cause bone loss?

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Bone loss: There are a number of medical conditions and medications that can cause bone loss. That said, it is uncommon in a 37 year old woman unless there is a medical condition or a medication that is causing this. Have you had a bone density test and if so what did it show? If you have not had a test but think it necessary please discuss with your doctor.

Question 7

what's the safest way to treat bone loss?

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Many options: First, find out the cause of the bone loss so you are not just treating the symptom instead of the cause. If you have osteopenia, make sure you maintain proper nutrition, keep active, do weight bearing exercises daily, take adequate calcium + vit d supplement (1200-1500 mg, 2000 iu vit d).  If you have osteoporosis, do all above and a fda approved osteoporosis after discussion with your md/do.

Question 8

at what age does bone loss usually begin?

Accepted Answer

menopause: It starts to the most significant degree at about the time of menopause.

Question 9

what are the tests that indicate bone loss?

Accepted Answer

DXA: A bone density test, (aka dual energy x-ray absorptiometry or dxa) is like a special x-ray and measures how much bone is in the spine, hip and sometimes wrist.

Question 10

what causes horizontal vs vertical bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Let me explain: A form of bone loss secondary to periodontal disease. This form of bone loss is more generalized than vertical bone loss and is characterized by the loss in height of the four walls surrounding the tooth roots. It may affect only the nearby teeth or may involve the entire dental arch.

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