Presumably you must have had a bone-scan at some point in your medical treatment to diagnose this condition.
Have you been prescribed biphosphonates such as "Fosamax" or "Didronel"? These drugs help to slow the progress of osteoporosis, and are specific for vertebral fractures. If not, then you need to talk to your doctor.
I'm sure that you will have done your research into this condition, but if not, then you can certainly help yourself by losing weight, cutting down on alcohol and smoking and be sure to have a well balanced diet. You must also get as much load-bearing exercise as your condition will allow.
Others have mentioned the need for calcium supplements and - while this is true - it may be that you are having problems absorbing minerals. There are medical tests available to see if this is the case.
If you supplement, then it is important to take the right form of calcium. Calcium carbonate is almost worthless (unfortunately, the form that is usually prescribed) calcium ororate or citrate are much better. Look for the "chelated" varieties as these are easier to assimilate.
Vitamin D is vital for bone health, and the best way to get it is naturally from sunshine. Alternatively, taking 10ml(2 teaspoons) of cod-liver oil a day will give you the RDA as well as a good dose of vitamin A.
Some research has proposed the theory that high protein diets contribute to osteoporosis by acidifying the blood, which should normally be very slightly alkaline. This suggests that calcium (the most readily available mineral in the body) is used to "buffer" the blood pH, and may even leach it from the bones.
You may want to consider reducing your daily protein intake and replace it with high-alkalising foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables.
As I said, this is a theory, but you can research this for yourself and make your own decisions
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Presumably you must have had a bone-scan at some point in your medical treatment to diagnose this condition.
Have you been prescribed biphosphonates such as "Fosamax" or "Didronel"? These drugs help to slow the progress of osteoporosis, and are specific for vertebral fractures. If not, then you need to talk to your doctor.
I'm sure that you will have done your research into this condition, but if not, then you can certainly help yourself by losing weight, cutting down on alcohol and smoking and be sure to have a well balanced diet. You must also get as much load-bearing exercise as your condition will allow.
Others have mentioned the need for calcium supplements and - while this is true - it may be that you are having problems absorbing minerals. There are medical tests available to see if this is the case.
If you supplement, then it is important to take the right form of calcium. Calcium carbonate is almost worthless (unfortunately, the form that is usually prescribed) calcium ororate or citrate are much better. Look for the "chelated" varieties as these are easier to assimilate.
Vitamin D is vital for bone health, and the best way to get it is naturally from sunshine. Alternatively, taking 10ml(2 teaspoons) of cod-liver oil a day will give you the RDA as well as a good dose of vitamin A.
Some research has proposed the theory that high protein diets contribute to osteoporosis by acidifying the blood, which should normally be very slightly alkaline. This suggests that calcium (the most readily available mineral in the body) is used to "buffer" the blood pH, and may even leach it from the bones.
You may want to consider reducing your daily protein intake and replace it with high-alkalising foods such as fresh fruit and vegetables.
As I said, this is a theory, but you can research this for yourself and make your own decisions
I hope some of this helps.