randibear
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xrays are back. ankloysing spondylitis. compression of l2 and l3. bulges at c3/c4. bulges at t7/8 with mild spinal cord encroachment.
not bad could be worse. some kind of ligament at left shoulder blade.
aside from that....he said to get a high quality bone calcium supplement.
I don't know anything about these. the calcium I've been taking is from costco and its citrate.
I'm sure there's betterbut I don't know what. what are you taking?
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Keebler
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- This may seem like sad news yet it can get better.
It's not just about calcium, though.
I'd look FIRST to the right kinds of magnesium. After studying the overlooked importance of magnesium to the bones (even by doctors)
then you'll have more detail to find the best over all bone nutrition plan. I'd consult a LL ND as they would know best. I suggest that because lyme can cause bone loss and an ND who best understands lyme would then the best approach.
Still, other NDs could help you with the various options of supplements.
So many of the calcium / bone supplements in the stores are not at all what we might think. Best to avoid buying any big box brands.
It will take some time to study this in detail with articles from top sources - unless you can get to a very good ND for their expertise.
Others may have good suggestions but it's best to have a professional consider all the variables for YOUR body as what helps one person may not be the right answer for another.
But - again, even just calcium and magnesium are not the entire helpers here. This is much more intricate. Other vitamins, nutrients, likely avoidance of gluten matter greatly, too (as it can create nutrient absorption issues).
Some of the detail here about magnesium's role in bone health is excellent - but with very specific forms, not all. -
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TF
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Randi, I am so glad you went to the doctor for this. Did he give you an anti-inflammatory?
Beware if he tries to give you steroids.
I don't know a good calcium supplement and I can't remember the name of the one my pcp recommended to me years ago. It was sold through a private company, like a pyramid-type sales company.
But, I do know that you can't take calcium alone. You have to take it with magnesium and also Vitamin D I believe.
So, get a good magnesium also.
If I can remember or find the name of the calcium, I will let you know. I have osteopenia and have had it for years, so that is why I was told to take calcium supplements.
I found that they made me sick (nauseated, I believe), and my gyn said he hears that a lot. So, instead, he told me to drink milk and get my calcium that way. So, that is what I have been doing for about 10 years now.
So glad that fall did not result in broken ribs!
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TF
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Here's what one website recommends:
The following are nutrients, botanicals and other compounds that Dr. Weil often recommends for persons diagnosed with osteoporosis, as well as for those who want to help prevent the disease - great for osteoporosis treatment.
•A calcium/magnesium supplement - Although most forms of supplemental calcium are acceptable, calcium citrate appears to be better absorbed, especially in older adults. To ensure maximum absorption, take with meals and limit to 250 mg per dosage. Magnesium is also an important mineral in the bone matrix, and is usually provided with calcium to offset some of its constipating effects.
•Vitamin D - Vitamin D plays a pivotal role in nutrition by facilitating the absorption of calcium, thereby helping to support healthy and strong bones. It also is an important nutrient for promoting bone mineralization in concert with a number of other vitamins, minerals, and hormones.
•Vitamin K - More recently identified as an important nutrient in bone health, vitamin K helps activate certain proteins that are involved in the structuring of bone mass. Talk with your doctor about the effects of vitamin K if you are taking a blood-thinning medication.
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Jarrow makes a supplement called "Bone-Up" that contains calcium and an array of cofactors designed to assist in absorption and promote increased bone density. I think an additional magnesium supplement should go with it, disappointed that Jarrow used mag oxide in an otherwise well formulated supplement.
There's a couple formulations, a regular, an ultra, and a 3-per-day. Here's a link to the regular one, which seems to be the most popular:
Carol in PA
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If you search for bone at iHerb.com, you can compare the various bone formulas.
You're getting calcium in your diet, but not enough magnesium. Because people with Lyme are low in magnesium, the body pulls calcium from the bones to compensate.
The cells need magnesium for all enzyme processes, and when the mag is depleted, calcium gets substituted. This causes bone thinning and tons of problems.
The increased calcium in the bloodstream can precipitate in the kidneys to cause kidney stones. It deposits on the arteries to cause hardening of the arteries, and on the heart valves to cause heart disease.
Getting more magnesium means the body won't have to pull calcium from the bones. You need Vitamin D in order for the magnesium to assimilate properly. Boron helps to keep the kidneys from filtering out too much of the mag.
When I added Boron, I noticed my fingernails got much stronger.
Your xray results are not just about the bones, it's the cartilage and ligaments too. This is why the pads between the bones of the spinal column are bulging. Getting all the vitamins and minerals right can be confusing, so the bone formulas are helpful.
Something else...using a home PEMF machine will relieve pain and help injuries to heal. After you use it for a week, you'll realize it's one of the best decisions you've made.
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