Re: Bone Density

tends2dogs · ‎05-08-2010

@SilleeMee Are Silica and Bamboo extract the same thing? I have Hashimotos and am also osteopenic. I was diagnosed with the bone loss in my 50's and I am now 66. I did gain bone with the help of supplements recommended by my PA. I go to a functional clinic. I have taken strontium for years along with a bone builder. I would never take Fosamax and they didn't recommend it either. It will build bone, but bone of poor integrity. (it fractures easily) Also the side effects sounded horrifying. My PA wants me to have a bone density test this summer when I go in for my yearly check up. I would really like to try the bamboo and/or silica. I Googled the contraindications of taking it with thyroid issues and couldn't find a clear answer.

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SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@tends2dogs wrote:
@SilleeMee Are Silica and Bamboo extract the same thing? I have Hashimotos and am also osteopenic. I was diagnosed with the bone loss in my 50's and I am now 66. I did gain bone with the help of supplements recommended by my PA. I go to a functional clinic. I have taken strontium for years along with a bone builder. I would never take Fosamax and they didn't recommend it either. It will build bone, but bone of poor integrity. (it fractures easily) Also the side effects sounded horrifying. My PA wants me to have a bone density test this summer when I go in for my yearly check up. I would really like to try the bamboo and/or silica. I Googled the contraindications of taking it with thyroid issues and couldn't find a clear answer.

@tends2dogs

Yes, bamboo extract is the same thing as silica.

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@tends2dogs

I can't find anything about silica and thyroid issues either. We are not the only ones who have questions about that. There have been a few other posters wondering the same thing. I would suggest asking either your doctor or a pharmacist.

ETA -Silica powder is frequently used as a filler and anti-caking ingredient in many supplements. That's why i think there isn't any issues with it as far as interfering with thyroid or other health concerns.

TexasMom1 · ‎03-09-2010

Have just received the bamboo extract from Bulk Supplements. How do you incorporate this into your daily diet? I have tried blending it into yogurt and also with cream cheese for English muffins. Can anyone give me more ideas? It is really chalky tasting. Can it be added to hot tea or coffee? Many thanks!

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

@TexasMom1 wrote:
Have just received the bamboo extract from Bulk Supplements. How do you incorporate this into your daily diet? I have tried blending it into yogurt and also with cream cheese for English muffins. Can anyone give me more ideas? It is really chalky tasting. Can it be added to hot tea or coffee? Many thanks!

@TexasMom1

I add one heaping 1/4 teaspoon to my 'green' drink. To me the bamboo powder doesn't have any flavor...it's just slightly gritty, but not intolerable. Maybe try adding it to some of your favorite drinks and that way it might help with any flavor issues the bamboo powder might be causing.

ceekay · ‎03-12-2010

@TexasMom1 I just add the heaping 1/4 teaspoon of powder to a small glass of water and gulp down my vitamins, rinse the glass, drink a little more water, and then go on to fix my breakfast and continue my day. It is slightly gritty but I don't find it overly unpleasant to just drink it in water. Hope you find something that works for you.

TexasMom1 · ‎03-09-2010

Thanks so much! I am trying it in hot tea right now. Dissolved very well.

Financialgrl · ‎03-13-2010

@Beauty$Junkie wrote:
I think you got excellent advice from your doctor. When they do the dexa scan, it is after child bearing years, when your bones naturally thin. At menopause, I think every woman is going to come back osteopenia. Those drugs that they want to immedicately put patients on are full of bad side affects. I am with you on this being the way to go. When I was told that I had osteopenia, I have always been small boned so I was not sure how that test would know what I was at my early age. I have never had any broken bones so I will just keep walking every day, eat right, and lift weights and yoga.

I am on Arimidex to prevent a cancer recurrence and have been taking Prolia for years bc Arimidex causes bone loss. I had no issues with Prolia until last year. I was getting it as an injectible twice a year.

After the last 2 Prolia shots I noticed major stomach issues and acid reflux - no food or liquids stayed down. Was driving to ER day after T'giving this year and passed a brand new urgent care center and pulled in. Dx with severe dehydration and they hung an IV bag with Zofran and left much better. I was given Zofran and Protonix drugs for one more month afterward.

Called my oncologist and told him I was pretty sure the Prolia was now causing major issues and I refused to take it anymore. I told him I would take bone loss meds in pill form only - bc I'd been on Fosamax before with no issue. He switched me back to the Fosamax pills and I haven't had any issues since.

I was told they prescribe Prolia and Reclast bc you don't have to remember to take pills. Sorry but the cynic in me feels that they are pushing Prolia and Reclast bc no money is made by prescribing the now older pill form of bone loss drugs. Prolia (after insurance) would have cost me close to $400 each shot but the doctors signed me up for a copay assistance and I only had to pay $25 for each Prolia shot. When I picked up my Fosamax pills the cost was $5 for a 3 month prescription so it'll end up costing me $20/year.