Can osteoporosis be treated?

Absolutely: Osteoporosis absolutely can and should be treated. A bone density test is often done to determine the severity of it. An underlying cause can be checked for. Ther are a number of medications that can over time strengthen bone. Also, things like adequate calcium and vitamin d combined with weight bearing exercise is encouraged.

Osteoporosis.: For osteoporosis, it's weight bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation, keep your weight down. Medications when necessary would include Fosamax, Actonel or Boniva (ibandronate). You'd need bone density tests every two to three years after you reach the menopause and treat more aggressively with medications dependent on the results.

Osteoporosis treat: Osteoporosis can be treated. At your age it would be unusual to go right to a prescription unless it was severe, you already had fractures, or other medical conditions you might have. For most people your age, a good diet and exercise will go a long way towards good bone health.

2 ways: Hi. The two broad categories of osteoporosis treatment are anti-resorptive drugs and anabolic drugs. There are many anti-resorptive drugs (sex hormones, SERMs, bisphosphonates, anti-osteoprotegerin drugs). There is only one anabolic drug, teriparatide. Treating osteoporosis depends on identifying and treating any underlying risks to poor bone health. It's not as simple as many people think.

Osteoporosis.: For osteoporosis, it's weight bearing exercise, calcium and vitamin D3 supplementation, keep your weight down. Medications when necessary would include Fosamax, Actonel or Boniva (ibandronate). You'd need bone density tests every two to three years after you reach the menopause and treat more aggressively with medications dependent on the results.