[ConeyIsBabe]

Originally Posted by Villages PL

What was your diagnoses based on, a standard bone density test? Bone density cannot determine bone strength. Low bone density does not always mean low bone strength. The book that explains that is titled, "The Myth of Osteoporosis" by Gillian Sanson.

Also, not all testing equipment is calibrated to give the same results. So you might test low in one area and normal in another.

After reading this book I got the impression that treatments don't work very well because you can build up bone density but it doesn't guarantee that your bones will be stronger.

The bottom line: The best one can do is to maintain good health and strength so as to keep from falling because falling is the number one cause of breaking or fracturing bones.

Gaining weight: Have you tried gaining weight by eating nuts? Nuts contain good fats and are calorie dense.

Having had osteopenia for about 15 years, I have been getting the DEXA scan yearly for the last couple of years and the last one resulted in the diagnosis of osteoporosis; and I have no intention to take any drugs for it. Instead, I've been trying to do weight bearing activities at the fitness center and trying not to fall I do eat nuts, maybe should more ! Thanks for your comments.