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Suggest Treatment For Osteopenia

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Posted on Wed, 17 Feb 2016
Question: Hi,
Doctor said I got boneloss, but my teeth are not loose. I don't know what to do, please advice
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Answered by Dr. Ronald Schubert (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Bone loss or osteoporosis

Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns

You are concerned about bone loss. This could mean that you are at the beginning stage of bone loss called osteopenia but if you have severe bone loss it would be called osteoporosis.

For osteopenia we recommend a diet high in calcium and vitamin D. You can take extra supplements but you will need 1000mg of calcium daily and 800-1000IU of vitamin D. Along with diet and supplements exercise is important in improving bone health.

If you have osteoporosis then in addition to diet, supplements and exerice you would be placed on medication to help like fosamax.

I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questionsBrief Answer:
Supplements should be lifetime

Detailed Answer:
We believe the supplements should be lifetime use.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Ronald Schubert (18 minutes later)
Okay thank you. For how long would I have to take these supplements?
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Suggest Treatment For Osteopenia

Brief Answer: Bone loss or osteoporosis Detailed Answer: Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns You are concerned about bone loss. This could mean that you are at the beginning stage of bone loss called osteopenia but if you have severe bone loss it would be called osteoporosis. For osteopenia we recommend a diet high in calcium and vitamin D. You can take extra supplements but you will need 1000mg of calcium daily and 800-1000IU of vitamin D. Along with diet and supplements exercise is important in improving bone health. If you have osteoporosis then in addition to diet, supplements and exerice you would be placed on medication to help like fosamax. I hope I answered your question. Please contact us again if you have any additional questionsBrief Answer: Supplements should be lifetime Detailed Answer: We believe the supplements should be lifetime use.