Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 MM: Sorry to hear it but welcome to the club!!! You say you're more Walfordian. Are you getting enough protein? Recently there's been some discussion that NOT ENOUGH protein can cause Osteo. also we're not sure it's " true " osteo or just that our CR bones are lighter (or something like that). Anyway, I too am in this " club " of which I wish I wasn't. > Hello all, > I cannot believe it, but just got results back from my Dexa and am > osteopenic. or Osteopanic in reality. This test was done in USA at the > Cleveland Clinic, whereas the other recent test, wherein I got flying > colors1 1/2 years ago was done in Holland- so all I can say is either one of > the tests were wrong or my bones suddenly pulverized for no discernable > reason. Diet typically Walfrordian but moderate-no junk food at all (sodas > sweets pastas etc) and I exercise regularly for 20 years with weight lifting > 3-4 times a week. Supplement for 30 years. Am well informed etc ad inf- ad > nauseum! > What can I say? Test test test. Had I not insisted on this " extra " test I > wouldn't have found out and would've continued blithly to think I was still > in the upper 2% for bone density. > Needless to say, I will lift weights every day and pound the pavement as > well. Fosamax was recommended and I guess I'll take it until I return to > Holland where I'll ask about Forteo. > I fully intend to turn this around and gain bone mass within the next years > if at all possible. > just thought this may inspire those who haven't tested to do so, and those > who have to repeat the tests periodically. > > best wishes > MM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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