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How can i manage osteoporosis without drugs? are there any ways to treat osteoporosis without using prescription drugs (for example, by using vitamins or other supplements)?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

If : If you already have established osteoporosis it is very difficult to avoid medications to treat it. The addition of calcium and vitamin d supplements will help maintain an adequate supply of this nutrients to the bone but in most cases is not enough to help the bone retain them and therefore medications that help prevent bone loss are needed. Weight bearing exercises will help maintain bone mass after it has been reestablished.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. John Michalski answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Osteoporosis: Consider progressive exercise program, good nutrition, calcium, vitamin d3, milk/dairy, weight control, walking, swimming.

Answered 3/3/2013

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Dr. Randy Baker answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Exercise,diet &supps: Exercise has been shown to improve bone density. A healthy diet is essential- avoid sweets, sodas, lots of meat, coffee- these acidify your body & leach calcium from your bones! many supps proven to help- vit d & k most important, also calcium, magnesium, boron, strontium.The drugs don't work well & have side effects! see http://www.Drdach.Com/wst_page6.Html & http://doctorklaper.Com/answers05.Html.

Answered 4/17/2014

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