Dave,
Thx for your comment. A few things:
- DEXA scans are considered to be problematic (by some docs) as the surgeon panel discussed at SAS (sorry I don’t have the transcript). Before this, we already knew that DEXA has a "tough" time imaging L5-S1. See
this topic for some more info on DEXA scans and osteporosis.
- The vitamin D issue is tricky. Many folks here have identified their deficiency, along with localized osteoporosis. D supplementation did not help with their symptoms; dunno if it helped their osteoporosis. But it has also helped some people feel better; perhaps because D is such a critical vitamin, prohormone and secosteroid.
- If you are osteoporotic, bone up on the nutrition of organic vegetables and produce and try to eat less meat. Avoid all the obvious “bad” stuff (smoking, junk food, alcohol, etc.). Juicing the right produce is an easy way to get your body what it’s been missing.
OK, Katie, back to you!
