tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post3626745441340206267..comments2024-03-26T20:18:45.133-05:00Comments on The Generation Above Me: Calcium and Bone HealthKaren D. Austinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-17316515668878185362015-07-21T19:20:48.222-05:002015-07-21T19:20:48.222-05:00All my best to you as you manage the health of you...All my best to you as you manage the health of your bones. Thanks for stopping by the blog. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-43307024592587457472015-06-16T21:15:31.239-05:002015-06-16T21:15:31.239-05:00Hello Karen and thank you for sharing your experie...Hello Karen and thank you for sharing your experience and research. I too had my primary care tell me that I had osteopenia and suggested I double up on the caltrate I was taking. He also prescribed a drug called alendronate sodium, which I was supposed to take once a week. Well, I never took a second cuz the first pill made every bone, muscle and joint ache badly. Needless to say, I appreciated your article very much. I still take one caltrate, will be joining a joga class, exercise a couple times a week, and will try to eat better and looking for another doc. Thanks, Cindy K.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-19192564545299039052015-06-15T21:11:50.157-05:002015-06-15T21:11:50.157-05:00I like dairy, but there are a lot of other credibl...I like dairy, but there are a lot of other credible sources for calcium. All my best to you for good bone health. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-18863058162280009512015-06-15T21:10:54.374-05:002015-06-15T21:10:54.374-05:00Ruth "anti-hype." That's a good way ...Ruth "anti-hype." That's a good way to express the need we all have to be savvy consumers. Many women I know are getting bone density tests some place between 50 and 60 in order to see how things are going in that department. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-24297390210918484052015-06-15T21:08:31.369-05:002015-06-15T21:08:31.369-05:00The page that NIH has on calcium supplements is ex...The page that NIH has on calcium supplements is excellent, but I admit it's a bit taxing. I had to have the time and mind space to read it. (And then I went back and read it twice more to confirm what I learned.) Good bone health to you. <br />Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-64636799834191077962015-06-15T21:06:51.268-05:002015-06-15T21:06:51.268-05:00Congrats on the good bone health. That's a rea...Congrats on the good bone health. That's a real achievement. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-90981888984439169402015-06-15T21:04:45.831-05:002015-06-15T21:04:45.831-05:00Sounds good! Keep up the good work. Sounds good! Keep up the good work. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-5547487130277277632015-06-15T20:06:10.512-05:002015-06-15T20:06:10.512-05:00I was just told to add more calcium to my diet and...I was just told to add more calcium to my diet and not to take any supplements. (many of them are made from shellfish and I am allergic.) I am not a fan of any dairy foods so I will be going over the food list and adding much more exercise.<br />Doreen McGettiganhttp://www.doreenmcgettigan.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-20451537392222247072015-06-15T19:41:43.324-05:002015-06-15T19:41:43.324-05:00My doctor told me not to take any extra calcium, b...My doctor told me not to take any extra calcium, but to keep exercising. Janie Emaushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17053003978794589095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-47835598289331357362015-06-15T19:07:55.370-05:002015-06-15T19:07:55.370-05:00I love, love, love how you approach this Karen. Be...I love, love, love how you approach this Karen. Best absorbtion from whole food with calcium -- Mother Nature does know how to deliver what we need doesn't she? I am not antisupplement, I just am anti-hype. I think the supplement industry thinks more is better and as you pointed out in this case, more can be dangerous. Another excellent, insightful, and well researched piece. I guess I better go get a bone density test, huh?Ruth Curranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025126096070098718noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-59031819672291087172015-06-15T16:17:36.385-05:002015-06-15T16:17:36.385-05:00Karen - I had the same results from my recent bone...Karen - I had the same results from my recent bone scan and have also been confused about calcium and the different ways it is absorbed and the best option. I probably need to explore the topic further since I gave up and just grabbed one off the shelf and figure "good enough" - probably not a got idea!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07125555458685026754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-54131319590421284912015-06-15T15:26:38.581-05:002015-06-15T15:26:38.581-05:00I might be due for a retest soon. My first one was...I might be due for a retest soon. My first one was fine.Carol Cassarahttp://www.carolcassara.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-48551371850063900382015-06-15T13:09:17.743-05:002015-06-15T13:09:17.743-05:00Great bone health to you, Mary! Great bone health to you, Mary! Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-10438511419301641642015-06-15T13:08:47.970-05:002015-06-15T13:08:47.970-05:00I am glad you are getting customized advice on the...I am glad you are getting customized advice on the topic! I'm trying to lift weights more, but I end up doing it once a week when 3x is my goal. I probably need a weight lifting buddy. That could be amusing just trying to get that set up!Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-21415430505708865092015-06-15T13:06:58.668-05:002015-06-15T13:06:58.668-05:00I am glad that your bones aren't getting any t...I am glad that your bones aren't getting any thinner. I hope that I am holding ground, too. I am not quite sure when I need a follow up test. I should ask my general practitioner that soon. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-40033834082463110752015-06-15T13:06:01.840-05:002015-06-15T13:06:01.840-05:00All my best to you as you manage RA and find a goo...All my best to you as you manage RA and find a good calcium fit for you. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-15228943720791688402015-06-15T13:05:23.930-05:002015-06-15T13:05:23.930-05:00Oh, I like the Ben & Jerry cure. I hope you g...Oh, I like the Ben & Jerry cure. I hope you get great test results (holding ground is good!)Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-81008646760330136172015-06-15T12:38:26.209-05:002015-06-15T12:38:26.209-05:00Thank you for posting this! I really need to star...Thank you for posting this! I really need to start thinking about this!Maryhttp://www.itsallaboutthepretty.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-2215980612971256972015-06-15T10:55:37.480-05:002015-06-15T10:55:37.480-05:00This is an important subject yet, as you said, it&...This is an important subject yet, as you said, it's an individualized one and people need to speak with their doctor. <br /><br />I get my calcium through the foods I consume since I form kidney stones galore and supplements are not right for me. Hopefully healthy eating and walking will do the trick. <br /><br />Best of luck to you, Karen. So happy so see that you're taking an active role in your own health. Not everyone does that!Cathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01530651626467011526noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-45144962382760957352015-06-15T10:22:35.729-05:002015-06-15T10:22:35.729-05:00I was diagnosed several years ago with osteopenia ...I was diagnosed several years ago with osteopenia and have tried to be conscious about incorporating extra calcium into my diet. So far my level hasn't gone up, so I'm grateful for that.Helene Bludmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02506941982309828672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-70783172337354559722015-06-15T10:15:54.782-05:002015-06-15T10:15:54.782-05:00I have Rheumatoid arthritis and I have to take cal...I have Rheumatoid arthritis and I have to take calcium supplements. My problem is that I cant' stand any dairy products or the foods listed above except the broccoli, that I don't mind. Cheese, mil etc...now way<br />1Renahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12296781992150172086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-77465986474112145722015-06-15T09:36:42.866-05:002015-06-15T09:36:42.866-05:00This reminds me that I'm due for a bone densit...This reminds me that I'm due for a bone density test. My last one was very good, for which I thanked my good friends Ben & Jerry, and I'm hoping I have the same results this time.Lois Alter Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00457009348917459495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-13803072482950011082013-12-02T01:16:47.240-06:002013-12-02T01:16:47.240-06:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Fire Safety Tipshttp://blog.dandaevents.com/fire-safety-tips-event/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-87087258957324618702013-11-22T01:11:36.010-06:002013-11-22T01:11:36.010-06:00The best way to take care of bone is give consiste...The best way to take care of bone is give consistent exercise to it. More importantly people should stay away from carbonated drinks and replace them with bananas and seaweeds. Those are great sources of calcium.Constipation Remedieshttp://reliable-home-tips.com/guavas-constipation-remedies/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8917006732840712469.post-38097837271664146412013-11-20T18:19:29.058-06:002013-11-20T18:19:29.058-06:00I could learn more about exercise and bone health,...I could learn more about exercise and bone health, so maybe that's my next bone health topic. I'm aiming to write one post about bone health per month. Thanks for nudging me in that direction. Karen D. Austinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00681456166093275598noreply@blogger.com