Here's one for you--I was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism 11 years ago, and the endocrinologist told me that while surgery to remove the adenoma was the only cure, I only had osteopenia, not osteoporosis, so they would not refer me for surgery. Instead, they would wait and watch until I got "bad enough" for surgery. Two other endocrinologists told me the same thing, and since my insurance required a referral, either I waited or I forked over the cost myself, which I couldn't afford. When I retired, I discovered that Medicare would cover the surgery, and I could self refer. I had my surgery a year ago. Had I had the surgery when I was first diagnosed, I wouldn't have had the bone loss I incurred over the subsequent 10 years of "wait and watch." Unfortunately, this seems to be what many, if not most, endocrinologists are taught in medical school. It's ludicrous.
My endocrinologist said that I was "literally peeing my bones away" because of a parathyroid tumor. Then he said that I could wait for surgery until the symptoms of the tumor got worse. I looked at him agog and said, "But I'm a small, dark-haired woman," which I believed put me a greater risk of osteoporosis. He looked kinda startled, then said that he would arrange for the surgery. I was 44. It's like osteoporosis didn't register for him until I made the connection.
@@MargaretUIUC Because I had High D3 levels my doctor said I probably had hyperparathyroidism. I didn’t “bite” or panic as at over 70 I understand the immune benefits of D3 (with K2Mk7). Next time I had a test it said I didn’t so glad I never worried. Anyway I was told by him that 125 nmol/L was too high (mine was 124) but another pathology my brother went to classifies the “healthy range as 75 to 250 nmol/L. So many now have different ideas on these that no wonder we get confused. The UK are apparently the lowest recommended levels and they don’t get much Sun I heard to generate their own D3.
Imagine if you called the fire department because there was a small fire in your apartment and they said to wait until it had spread to the whole building and call back. Honestly!
Thank you so much for your words about HRT. Doctors are literally so behind on the recent research and yes, as a woman trying to navigate the healthcare system to get HRT, it's ridiculous. It absolutely feels like they do not care about women's health at all. Once you can't have children anymore, they cease to be concerned about you or your health.
What if I have improved my bone health but I have one weak spot in my spine? Can that be fixed...thanks so much for your post...I will try to share with my doctor
I spent almost 10 years fighting with docs to get hrt from the minute I hit peri menopause. All I got was a ton of fear mongering. "Oh it'll cause cancer/blood clots/heart attacks/stroke" or "I'm not even discussing it with you." So I got fed up of the lot of them and got my own hrt without them. I do at home blood tests every 3 months. Due another test in 2 weeks. My first test showed my estradiol was almost non-existent. I'm only on hrt a few months so still early days but the difference it made to me was evident within days of starting.
@@bluecurlygirl I love the cardiovascular excuse. "Now that you're in menopause, your heart attack risk is too high for hormones!" "Why is my risk higher than before?" "Because you were making estrogen before." "So you're refusing to give me the thing that kept my risk of heart attack low?" Literally makes no sense.
I tested for it and I wasn’t told till after my 3rd test. I was told by my GP “It wasn’t that bad” when I questioned him. It was recommended to me to go to the hospital and get injection and I did as I thought I had no other options. I eventually did my own research and started doing weights and was so lucky to come across Dr Doug and he coached me and put me on the right path. Thank you Dr Doug as I learned so much from you. God bless you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and kind words! I’m glad you took charge of your health, did your own research, and found a path that works for you. It’s empowering to hear that weight training and learning more about bone health made such a difference. I’m honored to have played a part in your journey. Keep up the amazing work!
Dr. Doug - your most POWERFUL video to date. This video is a CALL TO ACTION for all women. We must seek and demand realistic and honest health care from our physicians. You really drew a line in the sand here and I applaud your bravery. We women MUST educate ourselves regarding our bodies so we can make informed decisions about our healthcare. We can no longer sit back idly and let the AMA and Big Pharma dictate what care they will allow us to have. Education is the only way to reform this broken system. Thank you for standing with us and giving us this important information.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. My primary physician refused to discuss HRT when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I persevered and found a women's clinic about 70 miles away that welcomed me and prescribed HRT. Just getting started but very excited.
Interestingly I requested hrt for osteoporosis and was told too old at 65 to be effective. Went through menopause at 42. Now have severe osteoporosis and refuse to take injections but preferred hrt.
Dr. Doug - You are such a blessing and I appreciate your honesty. My cancer journey was a nightmare but once I switched to functional medicine I am doing so much better. Plus, I beat Breast Cancer! I give God ALL The Glory!! 🙏❤
Such incredible information! I’m 54 years old, post menopausal and have literally been weight training for decades. Osteoporosis runs in my family so last month I decided to pay out of pocket for a Dexa scan (no REMS available). My T score came back -2.5. I’m seeing a functional doctor next month to get on HRT ASAP. I am determined to manage this through lifestyle and HRT in an effort to stay clear from medications. Imagine if I would have waited 11 years to get scanned at 65. It makes me sick to think the system is rigged but…
Omg, I could have written the same thing myself, except I’m 59. Can’t believe how nonchalant my dr. was about it. Offered me drugs and generic info about exercise and eating enough calcium. (Duh, I’m already doing that!) Won’t do any more tests. Going to have to find a good private, functional doc.
I’m 54 and at 52 broke a rib. I insisted on referral for dexa and paid a large sum as was ‘ too young’ for risk bracket. Shocked at numbers. Knowledge is power though and I’m glad I advocated for myself and have taken actions to turn things around as I believe we can! On HRT , weights , diet -feel strongest I have in years😀 I did mention vitamin D and K2 link to doctor. She said’ inconclusive’. Huh-what does she know. I pushed for everything as we become the educated ones in this domain.
I don't think you sound like a conspiracy theorist at all. I think you sound like a well-educated medical doctor who learns and adapts his theories as new evidence is presented before him. I wish there were more of you out there. Thank you for your work and dedication to your patients (both in person and online) 😊
I only found your channel a few days ago and have already learned so much. I've signed up for the course and looking forward to it. This video hit the nail on the head. It makes me laugh when ob/gyn tell people to stay in their own lane regarding hrt. They receive only a few hours of training in relation to menopause. That 3/4 hours doesn't make them experts. I probably know more about hrt at this stage than a lot of ob/gyns. I've been convinced for ages that docs are only interested in keeping you sick. I'm 54 and remember a time when you went to a doctor and they did all kinds of tests to get to the bottom of what was ailing you. Now, docs treat symptom after symptom after symptom without even trying to get to the root cause. It's so frustrating. Most gps are drug pushers with a licence. Thank you Dr. Doug for this video. We do all need to be responsible for our own health and try to stay out of doctors surgeries as much as possible.
I had a hysterectomy at age 50. No HRT due to breast cancer concern. My GP never checked for osteoporosis until I was 63. When I was diagnosed the rheumatologist put me on Fosamax, which didn't work, and then Prolia, which is only slightly slowing bone loss. Never mentioned HRT, diet or exercise. I'm now 74 and eating low-carb and strength training. Gynecologist didn't recommend HRT because I had no postmenopausal issues. I'm so confused.
I’m 68. Had hysterectomy at 32. Took 1.25 mg Premarin for years. Diagnosed with osteoporosis early 40’s. Put on Fosomax. Fingers and back pain within weeks. Doc said old age. Went to get braces. Doc refused due to Fosomax. Went off Fosomax. Doc told me I needed to stay on it. Even his mom takes it! I went off. Finger and back pain disappeared. Then doc lowered Premarin because I was older! Hot flashes and mood swings. He increased Premarin.625mg. I changed docs. New doc immediately talked of taking me off hrt. I told her I’ve been on it 30 years. What would stopping it now accomplish. I’m still on .625 but she still tries to get me off on every visit. And I still ask to get it increased! iWork out 5 days a week with a trainer. I can do pull ups and chin ups. I can deadlift 225 easy! I refuse all future dexa scans!
I had breast cancer at the age of 45 and got chemotherapy. Then I had it again at the age of 59. Again I got chemotherapy. I had none of those things that were listed as a risk factor, but whe I was tested 3 years ago, it turned out I had osteoporosis in my spine/lower back region. I refused fossamax (the equivalent in UK) and estrogene blockers as well. I just had a bone density scan and it hasn't progressed. I believe that the chemotherapy was the culprit.
Thank you! I was dxd with ostio 2 years ago, and all the drs (including my GP) said meds were the only option. My Tscore is -2.5ish. Started my own research and became my own advocate. Starting the Bone Clinic program next month, taking Algecal, jumping each day. Always been fit, but never did serious weight s, so I'm looking forward to the challenge, and being one less person in the "system".
So I just started Xgeva. I’m also starting HRT shortly. I asked my dr about CTx and P1NP. He said they don’t run those tests. So I am finding a new dr. I plan to limit my injections to 4-5 injections only to minimize the risk. The biggest issue is the so called standard of care that just treats everyone the same. Not sure how we change it, but we need to. We need to take back our healthcare industry. You have no idea how important doctors like you are to help us take control of our health and become our own advocates. Thank you.
Yes, their "Standard of Care" is often Substandard! Internal Medicine doctors and Dietitians know NOTHING about the Proper Human Diet. They don't want to give an Advanced Lipid Test to show that the Good Big Fluffy LDL particles that circulate fat to the Liver are what drive (my) LDL high. Hooray for Beef!
Awesome info my hubby was diagnosed with Osteoporosis I changed his diet to keto and he lost 60 pounds so true of health care system I been learning through you tube.thanks for sharing
@@janetgies8698 I started out 2/1/2 years I did Dr Eric Berg and now I’m into watching the carnivore healthy lifestyle like Dante Freedom and Dr Berry good luck
Thank you Dr. D. You are my hero. I have learned so much from you. It took me just over one year to see my bone density going 10% up thanks to your recommendations 🙏
What an incredible achievement! Your dedication to improving your bone health is truly inspiring, and I’m honored to have been part of your journey. A 10% increase in bone density is amazing! Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing your success. 🙏💪
I got put on Prolia because i tripped down my back step and got a small foot fracture. I was NEVER told the disadvantages or that if you go off it you could be 6% more risk for fracture, Many would likely have an accident anyway and a fracture regardless. I bought a rebounder and jump for bones with and without 1kg weights. I am 76 stopped the poison and are watchful of my food intake too.
@@Livetoeat171 a mini workout trampoline about 40-48 inches. Can come with a safety rail. Inside use convenient. Bungee ropes NOT springs recommended. Also NASA uses them for astronauts. You can use as suits but I found good ones that I like on YT with sessions for bone health . Some are really expensive and you have to put them all together. Mine wasn’t and even folds and can be put in the car. Ive only been doing it for 2 1/2 months and already feel the effect….good that is.
@@gayedawn1 Thank you for sharing. I have heard that the trampoline and jumping in place helped the bones. (Everyone seems to worry about the hips and spine and this impacts both) Good for you! Would love to hear a follow-up, as not sure of your age, and scan results) Would rather not medicate myself.
I was screened early. Osteopenia was diagnosed first. Then the next scan showed Osteopenia gone. Next screen Osteopenia again, now it's Osteoporosis in left hip and right wrist. I also have hyperaldosteronism, IBS-D and spinal stenosis. At 77, it's very difficult to exercise. I am not on any medication for osteoporosis.
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This really resonates with me. At 50 I asked for a baseline dexa. The gyno said I didn’t need it since I hadn’t shrunk 😳 So like an idiot I didn’t insist. At 56, after my daughter pointed out I was getting shorter I asked my primary care for a referral. Full blown osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hip. -3.2 spine, -2.2 femoral neck, and -1.4 total hip. Of course fosamax was pushed by PC and gyno. Started lifting weights, changed my diet and began following amazing doctors like Dr. Doug. Switched to new PC who said I missed my “window” for taking HRT because menopause was 7 yrs ago. Switched to new gyno that put me on HRT 18 months following my diagnosis. The “window” is actually 5-10 yrs post menopause. 6 months after taking HRT I was due for my two year dexa. I couldn’t believe it, but spine now -2.1 vs -3.2. Hip and femur the same T score but both increased density based on the (g/cm). Adding K2 to my D3 was another big change as well. Thank you so much Dr. Doug for personally helping me to know how to ask the right questions and to take responsibility for my own health care. An awakening is definitely happening about the medical complex as a whole.
I've been told by my primary care doctor that I had osteoporosis for the last 7 years. So they were going to take me off my medicine. At one point it made it back up to osteopenia but it slipped back down to osteoporosis. So she decided to send me to a bone specialist and the bone specialist said I'm too young to have it so I can't have it and I don't have it so bye. I've only been waiting 6 months for an appointment with her. These doctors are unbelievable anymore.
TOTALLY AGREE. Keep shouting. You need to get the message out. I’m shouting at my pre menopausal women to get a Dexa as a record of starting point, you need a baseline, or how do you know if you are losing bone !!
Only a year ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Up into this point my Dexa Scan diagnosis was osteopenia but with the osteopenia I broke my back,my ankle and my Forearm. My gastric sleeve surgeon told me that my osteopenia was basically the same thing as osteoporosis in effect. He told me with the osteopenia I was highly susceptible to soft bones and easily fractured bones. With my broken arm I had to have two surgeries to repair my arm. The orthopedic surgeon told o have soft bones. I am terrified of a fractured hip. Especially since I have a pacemaker.
I couldn’t miss a word from his talk . Lucky to find him now as I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis that came as a shock to me . I lift weight I eat well ( law fat then not any more ) supper active with so much energy through the day . I believe my Dexa examination is wrong .
I was at risk after I had a car accident due to a hip injury that left me disabled. After two fractures in less than one year, I had my first dexa. My spine which has severe scoliosis was already osteoporotic, my hips were tiny bit better but still osteopenic.
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I had to find a place to get Rem test . My doctor never mentioned it . I asked for labs I had seen on utube shows and this channel. I’ve spent SO much time researching. I won’t give up until I stabilize my bones and I won’t take bone drugs .
Ps I wake up every morning with a sad feeling of worry. It is so overwhelming and scary . My doctor said I’m going to end up in a nursing home if I don’t take drugs . I’m more scared of getting bone cancer from these drugs .
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I had DEXAs fairly early in my 50s. Not sure why other than my doc wanted to write prescriptions for Boniva (before we learned the most serious side effects). I was osteopenic & unfortunately I had no other information at the time - even “learned” this was natural with age. Pretty much ignored things til it became more serious. Wish My original doc had been more educated on the effects of weight and impact training. Also HRT wasn’t suggested because this was the heyday of the breast cancer scare.
@@pamelag.00 yes I remember breast cancer supposed to be associated with HRT that was why I never wanted them. I remember thinking our female body is a miracle and might in fact produce just enough in our now limited demands. It was mainly only MEN doctors back then. Going off Prolia since I found how dangerous they are, I have a rebounder and do bone health sessions without and with hand weights. Following several and the REAL AUSTRALIAN naturopath (many use her videos without permission and are fake) who recommended the Rebounder. Watching what our bones are in fact made from and what is needed in that regard as well. IMO, we still always need to watch our step, especially turning and not do things that might be too dangerous even if we feel adventurous but not wrap ourselves in cotton wool. At nearly 77, I love getting out in my garden too but no longer will climb ladders 😁 Best of wishes for you.
My PCP said I don’t need to be screened until I’ve been post-menopausal for 10 years. 😳 I had my HRT provider write the order. Had my DEXA scan yesterday. I’ve been on steroid inhalers for years and want to address any problem NOW.
Thank you so much all the work you do to provide us with ways so much information on ways to help us care for ourselves when we receive the scary diagnosis. You are truly a kind and sincere doctor , so rare . I am very grateful for you !
If your doc won't prescribe them check out onas naturals. They sell bio identical hormone creams. I've been using them for the past few months because no doc would prescribe me hrt and would only fear monger.
Any neurological disease or trauma, like spinal cord injury that leaves a person using a wheelchair for all their mobility. I was diagnosed 3 years after an injury that put me a wheelchair permanently. No one told me to protect my bones or check me for my hormone levels.
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@@alexandrawhitelock6195-- Truth! My husband is a traditionally trained MD and said they didn't have a single day of nutritional and lifestyle information related to health in medical school. Big pharma funds the medical schools, sponsors their conferences and provides their meals. It's totally a rigged system!
Would a Doctor give a 67 year old HRT ? Stopped periods at 53 years old and had many a night sweats to this day but only occasionally after approximately 66 years old
@@cdramafanHi,another thought wishing you well ❤I have not tried this one but was told to look for a gynecologist who is rated as low on the list of Doctors and possibly they would give them ? It’s a theory held by a few people I know. I have not tried because of the ethical standards of doctors. I have worked with attorneys who hold the highest ethics standards and will not budge from them.Ya never now,because they are in my opinion the Drug Pushers $$$$$$ and they are not trained like in the past. My PCP stated that most of the Doctors do not deserve the White Coat.Look at law schools they no longer teach the Socratic method of teaching and this thought process is really a necessary part of their thinking in the practice of law.
I’m 64 and was put on it 8 months ago. I saw a woman consultant who was less than impressed I wasn’t on it. I had been told I was too old. This I learnt wasn’t true. I was also told it’s one thing I could do to help with my OP. I’m I’m UK
I see an integrative hormone Dr. My labs are covered by Insurance but I pay office fee I'm 75, with severe osteoporosis n take compound HRT, she prescribed. It hasn't been long enough to get dexa yet, but I actually feel better on Them sleep better, no hot flashes. More engery. It was well worth the money. Keep looking for right Dr.
I haven't started yet. I have access to a liftmore clinic. My current regime probably aligns to their protocols but might still be suboptimal. If I'm not happy with what I've achieved by the 12 month anniversary of my diagnosis I'll sign up for the full program.
I am a 67 year old man with prostate cancer. I am taking ADT drugs one of which is prednisone which my understanding may lead to osteoperosis. I had a dexa scan and they found that I have osteopena. There was no baseline dexa scan done prior to starting prednisone so I do not know if the osteopena proceeded the start of prednisone. The scan happened 5 months after starting the prednisone. My doctor is prescribing prolia for me. Based on what I have seen I would like to consider diet, weight training and monitoring by dexa or other scans that are more thorough. I don't want to jeopardize my overall health however. I know that bone loss is faster with the drugs that I am on. If there are some general thoughts you have regarding people in my situation or a video you can refer me too that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the work that you are doing for us.
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It’s my understanding that Fosamax will build bone for a period of time, but with long term use, can cause bones to become brittle. I believe the recommended usage time is up to five years, and then have a break or drug holiday from use. Your doctor can advise regarding length of time, as what is recommended for one may be different for another. I just know my sister was on Fosamax for ten years with no suggested drug holiday. Both femurs fractured a couple of years apart, one from a standing position, the other while walking through the house.
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I was told I could never have get HRT after having DCIS but I also had osteopenia so I went to see a private consultant and he prescribed oestrogen and utrogesten - 4 years on bone density just into the normal range again and all aspects of my health are improved - blanket policies are causing harm
I was on the fast track by going through menopause in my 30's due to fibroid tumors, etc. fast forward to present (I am 61 now) and I have osteoarthritis. I am getting berated for not taking their injections. I don't want to take them because I felt horrible! Whatever time I have left, I want it to be quality time. So now I am being treated like a "head case." I kid you not! I refuse to be bullied and put down! Now I just found out I have Fibroid Stage 3-4. From what I have read, I am on my deathbed. How did that happen? I am waiting to see the gastroenterologist until NOVEMBER! That was the earliest he could see me. I don't understand! I just want honest information and possible treatments. HELP! PLEASE!
Fibroids are in the uterus and are benign. I had a huge one and had a hysterectomy to remove the fibroid and uterus. It must be something other than a fibroid?
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Coming from Australia a country with high skin cancer and now high osteoporosis too. 20+ years ago 2 weeks running I read a front page news article, one from a skin specialist/oncologist saying, “keep out of the sun”, apply plenty of sun protection! The following week an orthopaedic specialist whose main area of expertise was osteoporosis telling people to take vitamin D & get more sun. This type of unwholistict approach to health causes confusion & disease.
You said we have to look after our own health, I agree, but where can we go to get advice,support? I am in Australia looking for some support to look after my own health …sick of Doctors pushing pharmaceutical drugs… if you want a test done you have to go to a Dr to get a referral to get that test done. They just say ‘that’s not necessary ‘……. Not easy
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Would you be willing to review the science around eating prunes on the daily to prevent and / or improve osteopenia/osteoporosis along with other methodologies?
I'm 49 fr Philippines. So thankful to my Rehab Dr who ordered me Dexa last January as a baseline.I was doing PT for my bilateral frozen shoulders After watching this video I'm now considering HRT nstead of taking the Alendronic Acid which til now I'm hesitant to take thats why I'm not following up my check up. I menopaused @48. B4 I'm not siding the HRT since it was notioned iit ontributes to developing breast CA. Iyl try to discuss this w/my OB. Thanks💙
Great information. Thank you. However, what if exercise is not an option. For instance - for someone with progressive Muscular Dystrophy and who is wheelchair bound? Would bio-identical hormones be a recommended option? (I do not want to take Fosamax. )
Thank you for sharing. It can be really tough when you have to advocate for yourself, but it’s great that you’re taking charge of your health. I hope this information helps open a productive conversation with your doctor!
It is so frustrating and confusing! Diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 years ago, prescribed Fosamax, did not take it. DEXA recently, I'm 65, and bones have deteriorated more, -3.00 in hip, -2.7 low spine. Started on HRT. Looking at Osteostrong. I take all the appropriate supplements. My risk factor is i used Depo-Provera for 10 years, big mistake. Doctor wants me to take Prolia. But that's a potential 20-30 years of taking that shot. I am healthy in all other areas. Don't know what to do.
You said you take appropriate supplements but do you know your levels of vitamin D? I am your age and I have the same problem so I went to my doctor and requested a vitamin D levels blood test and I was so low that I needed 50,000 IU for six weeks just to bring me up to the middle of the scale. And now I'm on 7000 IU every day to maintain,...so until you get your vitamin D levels checked, you'd be surprised that even people who take supplements, it's not nearly enough.
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You should watch Tucker Carlson's interview with Dr Cassie and Callie Means. What you and they are talking about for 30 years it's pretty good interview and I think people are going to wake up from it
That was a great interview! I'm reading Good Energy now. There's not a lot of new information in Dr. Means' book for me, as I've been listening to Mark Hyman, Ken Berry, Casey and Callie among others, but it's a great book with lots of good energy info!
HRT question. I'm a male in my 50s with osteoporosis. There is a lot of info about female menopause and hormone loss. Does an age related decline in hormone production play a role in male osteoporosis?
@@alexandrawhitelock6195 so does my GP. Well osteopenia actually but he is younger than me. It's nice working with health care professionals that get where you are coming from.
I am not sure but you may benefit from testosterone since it declines with age. It also helps to keep bones and muscles strong. Just don’t overdo it and look for a wellness clinic that specializes in hormone replacement. They will check your levels through bloodwork to see where your levels are at. It is worth checking your hormone levels.
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@@Dr_DougLucas thanks health span nation looks like a valuable resource. I probably won't pull the trigger just yet because I'm trying not to let myself get pulled in too many directions at the same time. I have bookmarked it for future use.
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I was screened at 48 at 58 and 62 all I had to do was ask. Now I have osteopenia. Don.t know what to do. I exercise and eat calcium rich foods. Take D3 K2 and magnesium afraid to take calcium.
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With scoliosis, and instability, hormones causing side affects ten years ago but ob/gyn gave no instructions on when/how to take them, My gp said don’t take both hormones, only progesterone and later had the nurse call and say I didn’t need it so discontinue. How do I safely build bone?
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Hi! I have a few videos on this. The first one on my channel is called "Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis (Episode 1 of 3) | Interview with Dr. Clinton Rubin from Marodyne"
I have osteoporosis in my spine and was prescribed raloxifene. I don't know if i should take it cause of the risk of developing blood clots. What would be your advice? I was told hrt is not good for me because i had breast cancer estrogen negative
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Well, I have it all, inflammation all over my body, which is why I can’t exercise “hard.” Arthritis all over ( hips, sacrum, IT Band syndrome, osteoarthritis of both knees, two compression fractures of the thoracic vertebrae, chronic gastritis, glute tears…etc) my dexa scan is -4.1 of the spine, so, because of pain and a sedentary lifestyle, and the dexa numbers at the age of 59, I’m probably going to have to go onto bone medication 😢
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Ture, there is a lot of politics surrounding HRT and we need to be more educated. So, thank you. Also seems to be a lot of politics around REMS ultrasound for bone scan (Superior in ways to DEXA and non-ionizing.) So, what's going on? This has been FDA approved for years. More popular in Europe and PubMed research seems to be from Europe as well. Are the DEXA companies involved in thwarting this newer, better technology from taking hold here?
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Hi - I have a t-score of -1 in my left femoral neck, showing osteopenia. The rest of my bones and BMD are normal. Is this something I can turn around? I eat eggs and fish but not a lot and haven’t eaten other meats since my early twenties. I plan to eat more fish and eggs and do weights. Is there anything else I can do? I’ve been on HRT for 3 years now; the scan was done 6 months ago. Thank you.
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@@laurarobertson7259 I do rebounding for bone health with and without hand weights. NASA also recommend them. There are several good sessions on YT and I tried quite a few till I found my preference.
I just went To a doctor they specialize in asphalt process authoritie He told me the. The echo light scan for your bones he says is BS😮he asked his higher-ups.and that's what tbeysaid . Paul's he said was you. Gotta go on one of the medications and it's for life because my bones are like minus. 2.6 − 2.3.6 and 3.2.. He didn't want to hear anything about nutrition.He didn't want to know anything about nothing else exercise.Nothing.Just go on this for life and then he dismissed me. He said I have all the patients okay.
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Dr Felice Gersh integrative and OBGYN certified doctor has rational thoughtful informed talks on women needing bio identical hrt. THAT might help our bones!
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A patient cured is a patient lost. Agreed. Our health care system is failing us and it is getting worse.
Thank you for sharing!
Here's one for you--I was diagnosed with primary hyperparathyroidism 11 years ago, and the endocrinologist told me that while surgery to remove the adenoma was the only cure, I only had osteopenia, not osteoporosis, so they would not refer me for surgery. Instead, they would wait and watch until I got "bad enough" for surgery. Two other endocrinologists told me the same thing, and since my insurance required a referral, either I waited or I forked over the cost myself, which I couldn't afford. When I retired, I discovered that Medicare would cover the surgery, and I could self refer. I had my surgery a year ago. Had I had the surgery when I was first diagnosed, I wouldn't have had the bone loss I incurred over the subsequent 10 years of "wait and watch." Unfortunately, this seems to be what many, if not most, endocrinologists are taught in medical school. It's ludicrous.
My endocrinologist said that I was "literally peeing my bones away" because of a parathyroid tumor. Then he said that I could wait for surgery until the symptoms of the tumor got worse. I looked at him agog and said, "But I'm a small, dark-haired woman," which I believed put me a greater risk of osteoporosis. He looked kinda startled, then said that he would arrange for the surgery. I was 44. It's like osteoporosis didn't register for him until I made the connection.
@@MargaretUIUC Oh my,I am so sorry for you having gone through that. It certainly is ludicrous!
Oh my gosh, I am so sorry. It’s just disgusting
@@MargaretUIUC Because I had High D3 levels my doctor said I probably had hyperparathyroidism. I didn’t “bite” or panic as at over 70 I understand the immune benefits of D3 (with K2Mk7). Next time I had a test it said I didn’t so glad I never worried. Anyway I was told by him that 125 nmol/L was too high (mine was 124) but another pathology my brother went to classifies the “healthy range as 75 to 250 nmol/L. So many now have different ideas on these that no wonder we get confused. The UK are apparently the lowest recommended levels and they don’t get much Sun I heard to generate their own D3.
Imagine if you called the fire department because there was a small fire in your apartment and they said to wait until it had spread to the whole building and call back. Honestly!
Always appreciate a doctor who isn't afraid to speak truth in spite of what many will say! kudos!
Thank you for watching!
@Dr_DougLucas a doctor who cures will always have patients. Thank you so much!
This is Dr. Doug's best video ever. I wish every primary care physician would watch it. And every woman under 50.
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Dr. Doug, thousand times thank you from Germany for you telling the truth while showing the causes.
Thank you so much for your words about HRT. Doctors are literally so behind on the recent research and yes, as a woman trying to navigate the healthcare system to get HRT, it's ridiculous. It absolutely feels like they do not care about women's health at all. Once you can't have children anymore, they cease to be concerned about you or your health.
What if I have improved my bone health but I have one weak spot in my spine? Can that be fixed...thanks so much for your post...I will try to share with my doctor
I am 71 very strong lady
@@janeniles2910how
I spent almost 10 years fighting with docs to get hrt from the minute I hit peri menopause. All I got was a ton of fear mongering. "Oh it'll cause cancer/blood clots/heart attacks/stroke" or "I'm not even discussing it with you." So I got fed up of the lot of them and got my own hrt without them. I do at home blood tests every 3 months. Due another test in 2 weeks. My first test showed my estradiol was almost non-existent. I'm only on hrt a few months so still early days but the difference it made to me was evident within days of starting.
@@bluecurlygirl I love the cardiovascular excuse. "Now that you're in menopause, your heart attack risk is too high for hormones!" "Why is my risk higher than before?" "Because you were making estrogen before." "So you're refusing to give me the thing that kept my risk of heart attack low?" Literally makes no sense.
I tested for it and I wasn’t told till after my 3rd test. I was told by my GP “It wasn’t that bad” when I questioned him. It was recommended to me to go to the hospital and get injection and I did as I thought I had no other options. I eventually did my own research and started doing weights and was so lucky to come across Dr Doug and he coached me and put me on the right path. Thank you Dr Doug as I learned so much from you. God bless you
Thank you so much for sharing your experience and kind words! I’m glad you took charge of your health, did your own research, and found a path that works for you. It’s empowering to hear that weight training and learning more about bone health made such a difference. I’m honored to have played a part in your journey. Keep up the amazing work!
Dr. Doug - your most POWERFUL video to date. This video is a CALL TO ACTION for all women. We must seek and demand realistic and honest health care from our physicians. You really drew a line in the sand here and I applaud your bravery. We women MUST educate ourselves regarding our bodies so we can make informed decisions about our healthcare. We can no longer sit back idly and let the AMA and Big Pharma dictate what care they will allow us to have.
Education is the only way to reform this broken system. Thank you for standing with us and giving us this important information.
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Thank you, thank you, thank you. My primary physician refused to discuss HRT when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. I persevered and found a women's clinic about 70 miles away that welcomed me and prescribed HRT. Just getting started but very excited.
That's wonderful! Thank you for sharing this. Excited to hear how everything goes!
Interestingly I requested hrt for osteoporosis and was told too old at 65 to be effective. Went through menopause at 42. Now have severe osteoporosis and refuse to take injections but preferred hrt.
Dr. Doug - You are such a blessing and I appreciate your honesty. My cancer journey was a nightmare but once I switched to functional medicine I am doing so much better. Plus, I beat Breast Cancer! I give God ALL The Glory!! 🙏❤
Amazing!! Thank you so much for sharing this, that is wonderful! Glad you are here and I greatly appreciate your support!
Everyone, please share this everywhere!
Excellent onfo!
Thank you so much, glad you enjoyed this!
Congratulations for your courage and honesty! I totally agree. How lucky we are to have such dr.s like yourself around.👏👏👏
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Such incredible information! I’m 54 years old, post menopausal and have literally been weight training for decades. Osteoporosis runs in my family so last month I decided to pay out of pocket for a Dexa scan (no REMS available). My T score came back -2.5. I’m seeing a functional doctor next month to get on HRT ASAP. I am determined to manage this through lifestyle and HRT in an effort to stay clear from medications. Imagine if I would have waited 11 years to get scanned at 65. It makes me sick to think the system is rigged but…
Omg, I could have written the same thing myself, except I’m 59. Can’t believe how nonchalant my dr. was about it. Offered me drugs and generic info about exercise and eating enough calcium. (Duh, I’m already doing that!) Won’t do any more tests. Going to have to find a good private, functional doc.
I’m 54 and at 52 broke a rib. I insisted on referral for dexa and paid a large sum as was ‘ too young’ for risk bracket. Shocked at numbers. Knowledge is power though and I’m glad I advocated for myself and have taken actions to turn things around as I believe we can!
On HRT , weights , diet -feel strongest I have in years😀
I did mention vitamin D and K2 link to doctor. She said’ inconclusive’. Huh-what does she know. I pushed for everything as we become the educated ones in this domain.
Thank you so much for sharing this!
Isn’t hrt a medication?
I don't think you sound like a conspiracy theorist at all. I think you sound like a well-educated medical doctor who learns and adapts his theories as new evidence is presented before him. I wish there were more of you out there. Thank you for your work and dedication to your patients (both in person and online) 😊
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I only found your channel a few days ago and have already learned so much. I've signed up for the course and looking forward to it. This video hit the nail on the head. It makes me laugh when ob/gyn tell people to stay in their own lane regarding hrt. They receive only a few hours of training in relation to menopause. That 3/4 hours doesn't make them experts. I probably know more about hrt at this stage than a lot of ob/gyns. I've been convinced for ages that docs are only interested in keeping you sick. I'm 54 and remember a time when you went to a doctor and they did all kinds of tests to get to the bottom of what was ailing you. Now, docs treat symptom after symptom after symptom without even trying to get to the root cause. It's so frustrating. Most gps are drug pushers with a licence. Thank you Dr. Doug for this video. We do all need to be responsible for our own health and try to stay out of doctors surgeries as much as possible.
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Same here and am an RN!
I went through the menopause at age 38 and my doctor was against hrt. I am now 60, in constant pain with osteoarthritis
Thank you for sharing this, I am sorry to hear that!
I had a hysterectomy at age 50. No HRT due to breast cancer concern. My GP never checked for osteoporosis until I was 63. When I was diagnosed the rheumatologist put me on Fosamax, which didn't work, and then Prolia, which is only slightly slowing bone loss. Never mentioned HRT, diet or exercise. I'm now 74 and eating low-carb and strength training. Gynecologist didn't recommend HRT because I had no postmenopausal issues. I'm so confused.
I’m 68. Had hysterectomy at 32. Took 1.25 mg Premarin for years. Diagnosed with osteoporosis early 40’s. Put on Fosomax. Fingers and back pain within weeks. Doc said old age. Went to get braces. Doc refused due to Fosomax. Went off Fosomax. Doc told me I needed to stay on it. Even his mom takes it! I went off. Finger and back pain disappeared. Then doc lowered Premarin because I was older! Hot flashes and mood swings. He increased Premarin.625mg. I changed docs. New doc immediately talked of taking me off hrt. I told her I’ve been on it 30 years. What would stopping it now accomplish. I’m still on .625 but she still tries to get me off on every visit. And I still ask to get it increased! iWork out 5 days a week with a trainer. I can do pull ups and chin ups. I can deadlift 225 easy! I refuse all future dexa scans!
Good on you!❤️
Thank you so much for sharing your experience!
Pregnant mare urine (Premarin) I can’t think is good for you.
I had breast cancer at the age of 45 and got chemotherapy. Then I had it again at the age of 59. Again I got chemotherapy. I had none of those things that were listed as a risk factor, but whe I was tested 3 years ago, it turned out I had osteoporosis in my spine/lower back region. I refused fossamax (the equivalent in UK) and estrogene blockers as well. I just had a bone density scan and it hasn't progressed. I believe that the chemotherapy was the culprit.
Thank you for sharing your experience with this!
Thank you! I was dxd with ostio 2 years ago, and all the drs (including my GP) said meds were the only option. My Tscore is -2.5ish. Started my own research and became my own advocate. Starting the Bone Clinic program next month, taking Algecal, jumping each day. Always been fit, but never did serious weight s, so I'm looking forward to the challenge, and being one less person in the "system".
Thank you so much for sharing this! Keep up the good work!
So I just started Xgeva. I’m also starting HRT shortly. I asked my dr about CTx and P1NP. He said they don’t run those tests. So I am finding a new dr. I plan to limit my injections to 4-5 injections only to minimize the risk. The biggest issue is the so called standard of care that just treats everyone the same. Not sure how we change it, but we need to. We need to take back our healthcare industry. You have no idea how important doctors like you are to help us take control of our health and become our own advocates. Thank you.
Yes, their "Standard of Care" is often Substandard! Internal Medicine doctors and Dietitians know NOTHING about the Proper Human Diet. They don't want to give an Advanced Lipid Test to show that the Good Big Fluffy LDL particles that circulate fat to the Liver are what drive (my) LDL high. Hooray for Beef!
My P.A. had no idea what CTx or P1NP was. Said he never heard of them! 🤦♀️
@@barbs1298 My doctor had never heard of reverse T3!
Thank you for sharing your story! I greatly appreciate the support
Awesome info my hubby was diagnosed with Osteoporosis I changed his diet to keto and he lost 60 pounds so true of health care system I been learning through you tube.thanks for sharing
I too have learned so much from Dr. Doug and other great doctors like Dr. Sten Ekberg and Dr. Eric Stein on UA-cam. Janet
@@janetgies8698 I started out 2/1/2 years I did Dr Eric Berg and now I’m into watching the carnivore healthy lifestyle like Dante Freedom and Dr Berry good luck
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Thank you Dr. D. You are my hero. I have learned so much from you. It took me just over one year to see my bone density going 10% up thanks to your recommendations 🙏
What an incredible achievement! Your dedication to improving your bone health is truly inspiring, and I’m honored to have been part of your journey. A 10% increase in bone density is amazing! Keep up the great work, and thank you for sharing your success. 🙏💪
I got put on Prolia because i tripped down my back step and got a small foot fracture. I was NEVER told the disadvantages or that if you go off it you could be 6% more risk for fracture, Many would likely have an accident anyway and a fracture regardless. I bought a rebounder and jump for bones with and without 1kg weights. I am 76 stopped the poison and are watchful of my food intake too.
Rebounder?
@@Livetoeat171 a mini workout trampoline about 40-48 inches. Can come with a safety rail. Inside use convenient. Bungee ropes NOT springs recommended. Also NASA uses them for astronauts. You can use as suits but I found good ones that I like on YT with sessions for bone health . Some are really expensive and you have to put them all together. Mine wasn’t and even folds and can be put in the car. Ive only been doing it for 2 1/2 months and already feel the effect….good that is.
Thank you for sharing this!
Oh that's awesome to hear. I just got a rebounder and looking forward to the benefits of rebounding. Good luck to you:)
@@gayedawn1 Thank you for sharing. I have heard that the trampoline and jumping in place helped the bones. (Everyone seems to worry about the hips and spine and this impacts both) Good for you! Would love to hear a follow-up, as not sure of your age, and scan results) Would rather not medicate myself.
I was screened early. Osteopenia was diagnosed first. Then the next scan showed Osteopenia gone. Next screen Osteopenia again, now it's Osteoporosis in left hip and right wrist. I also have hyperaldosteronism, IBS-D and spinal stenosis. At 77, it's very difficult to exercise. I am not on any medication for osteoporosis.
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Looking forward to more info at the class this Thursday.
This is why I see a Functional Medical Doctor now. It may cost more money but I look at it as an Investment versus cost...
Thank you for sharing!
Same…. they are also money hungry
This really resonates with me. At 50 I asked for a baseline dexa. The gyno said I didn’t need it since I hadn’t shrunk 😳 So like an idiot I didn’t insist. At 56, after my daughter pointed out I was getting shorter I asked my primary care for a referral. Full blown osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hip. -3.2 spine, -2.2 femoral neck, and -1.4 total hip. Of course fosamax was pushed by PC and gyno. Started lifting weights, changed my diet and began following amazing doctors like Dr. Doug. Switched to new PC who said I missed my “window” for taking HRT because menopause was 7 yrs ago. Switched to new gyno that put me on HRT 18 months following my diagnosis. The “window” is actually 5-10 yrs post menopause. 6 months after taking HRT I was due for my two year dexa. I couldn’t believe it, but spine now -2.1 vs -3.2. Hip and femur the same T score but both increased density based on the (g/cm). Adding K2 to my D3 was another big change as well. Thank you so much Dr. Doug for personally helping me to know how to ask the right questions and to take responsibility for my own health care. An awakening is definitely happening about the medical complex as a whole.
What means HRT? I don’t understand
@@shaghayeghshafiei3969 Hormone replacement therapy. Estrogen patch and progesterone pill.
@@shaghayeghshafiei3969Hormone replacement therapy
Thank you so much for sharing your story!
@@shaghayeghshafiei3969hormone replacement therapy
I've been told by my primary care doctor that I had osteoporosis for the last 7 years. So they were going to take me off my medicine. At one point it made it back up to osteopenia but it slipped back down to osteoporosis. So she decided to send me to a bone specialist and the bone specialist said I'm too young to have it so I can't have it and I don't have it so bye. I've only been waiting 6 months for an appointment with her. These doctors are unbelievable anymore.
They failed their own oath. I lost my trust in them.
Thank you for sharing your experience
TOTALLY AGREE. Keep shouting. You need to get the message out. I’m shouting at my pre menopausal women to get a Dexa as a record of starting point, you need a baseline, or how do you know if you are losing bone !!
Yes!! Thank you for sharing
Only a year ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis. Up into this point my Dexa Scan diagnosis was osteopenia but with the osteopenia I broke my back,my ankle and my Forearm. My gastric sleeve surgeon told me that my osteopenia was basically the same thing as osteoporosis in effect. He told me with the osteopenia I was highly susceptible to soft bones and easily fractured bones.
With my broken arm I had to have two surgeries to repair my arm. The orthopedic surgeon told o have soft bones.
I am terrified of a fractured hip. Especially since I have a pacemaker.
Thank you so much for sharing your story
I couldn’t miss a word from his talk . Lucky to find him now as I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis that came as a shock to me . I lift weight I eat well ( law fat then not any more ) supper active with so much energy through the day . I believe my Dexa examination is wrong .
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I was at risk after I had a car accident due to a hip injury that left me disabled. After two fractures in less than one year, I had my first dexa. My spine which has severe scoliosis was already osteoporotic, my hips were tiny bit better but still osteopenic.
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Superb video!
Thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I had to find a place to get Rem test . My doctor never mentioned it . I asked for labs I had seen on utube shows and this channel. I’ve spent SO much time researching. I won’t give up until I stabilize my bones and I won’t take bone drugs .
Ps I wake up every morning with a sad feeling of worry. It is so overwhelming and scary . My doctor said I’m going to end up in a nursing home if I don’t take drugs . I’m more scared of getting bone cancer from these drugs .
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I had DEXAs fairly early in my 50s. Not sure why other than my doc wanted to write prescriptions for Boniva (before we learned the most serious side effects). I was osteopenic & unfortunately I had no other information at the time - even “learned” this was natural with age. Pretty much ignored things til it became more serious. Wish My original doc had been more educated on the effects of weight and impact training. Also HRT wasn’t suggested because this was the heyday of the breast cancer scare.
@@pamelag.00 yes I remember breast cancer supposed to be associated with HRT that was why I never wanted them. I remember thinking our female body is a miracle and might in fact produce just enough in our now limited demands. It was mainly only MEN doctors back then. Going off Prolia since I found how dangerous they are, I have a rebounder and do bone health sessions without and with hand weights. Following several and the REAL AUSTRALIAN naturopath (many use her videos without permission and are fake) who recommended the Rebounder. Watching what our bones are in fact made from and what is needed in that regard as well. IMO, we still always need to watch our step, especially turning and not do things that might be too dangerous even if we feel adventurous but not wrap ourselves in cotton wool. At nearly 77, I love getting out in my garden too but no longer will climb ladders 😁 Best of wishes for you.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience
My PCP said I don’t need to be screened until I’ve been post-menopausal for 10 years. 😳 I had my HRT provider write the order. Had my DEXA scan yesterday. I’ve been on steroid inhalers for years and want to address any problem NOW.
Thank you for sharing this. Early screening never hurts!
Thank you for this brilliant and honest advice🙏🏽
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Thank you so much all the work you do to provide us with ways so much information on ways to help us care for ourselves when we receive the scary diagnosis. You are truly a kind and sincere doctor , so rare . I am very grateful for you !
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Keeping them sick. Amen!! I want to try HRT. I don't do well on synthetics. And at 69 with great mammos yearly, I'm not scared of the slight risk.
If your doc won't prescribe them check out onas naturals. They sell bio identical hormone creams. I've been using them for the past few months because no doc would prescribe me hrt and would only fear monger.
Thank you for sharing!
Well done. Excellent!
Glad you enjoyed this!
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. I have subscribed to you and I will watch what you post.❤
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Any neurological disease or trauma, like spinal cord injury that leaves a person using a wheelchair for all their mobility. I was diagnosed 3 years after an injury that put me a wheelchair permanently. No one told me to protect my bones or check me for my hormone levels.
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We now have REM Echolight which is an option to DEXA.
Thank you for sharing this!
What does that design mean on the wall?
Brilliant, sb is speaking the truth !👍👍
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Get a D.O for primary care doc. 👍
What kind of Doctor is a DO? Janet
Doctor of osteopathy..,part traditional…part holistic…best if both worlds. Live mine…
Loved my D.O. but she wanted me to start drugs. Not going to happen.
@@alexandrawhitelock6195 I just changed doctors and now have a DO!
@@alexandrawhitelock6195-- Truth! My husband is a traditionally trained MD and said they didn't have a single day of nutritional and lifestyle information related to health in medical school. Big pharma funds the medical schools, sponsors their conferences and provides their meals. It's totally a rigged system!
Wow! Great video! I concur!
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Would a Doctor give a 67 year old HRT ? Stopped periods at 53 years old and had many a night sweats to this day but only occasionally after approximately 66 years old
No regular doctor will and insurance won’t cover it - so hard to get care that is not “approved”
@@cdramafanI don’t care about the money.
@@cdramafanHi,another thought wishing you well ❤I have not tried this one but was told to look for a gynecologist who is rated as low on the list of Doctors and possibly they would give them ? It’s a theory held by a few people I know. I have not tried because of the ethical standards of doctors. I have worked with attorneys who hold the highest ethics standards and will not budge from them.Ya never now,because they are in my opinion the Drug Pushers $$$$$$ and they are not trained like in the past. My PCP stated that most of the Doctors do not deserve the White Coat.Look at law schools they no longer teach the Socratic method of teaching and this thought process is really a necessary part of their thinking in the practice of law.
I’m 64 and was put on it 8 months ago. I saw a woman consultant who was less than impressed I wasn’t on it. I had been told I was too old. This I learnt wasn’t true. I was also told it’s one thing I could do to help with my OP. I’m
I’m UK
I see an integrative hormone Dr. My labs are covered by Insurance but I pay office fee
I'm 75, with severe osteoporosis n take compound HRT, she prescribed. It hasn't been long enough to get dexa yet, but I actually feel better on Them sleep better, no hot flashes. More engery. It was well worth the money. Keep looking for right Dr.
Thank you for this message! ❤
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I haven't started yet. I have access to a liftmore clinic. My current regime probably aligns to their protocols but might still be suboptimal. If I'm not happy with what I've achieved by the 12 month anniversary of my diagnosis I'll sign up for the full program.
Thank you so much for sharing this! Yes, eager to hear how it all goes!
Way to go Dr. Doug!! You nailed it👍 …..thank you for the courage for telling it like it is….you have helped me and so many others. God bless you….🙏
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I am a 67 year old man with prostate cancer. I am taking ADT drugs one of which is prednisone which my understanding may lead to osteoperosis. I had a dexa scan and they found that I have osteopena. There was no baseline dexa scan done prior to starting prednisone so I do not know if the osteopena proceeded the start of prednisone. The scan happened 5 months after starting the prednisone. My doctor is prescribing prolia for me. Based on what I have seen I would like to consider diet, weight training and monitoring by dexa or other scans that are more thorough. I don't want to jeopardize my overall health however. I know that bone loss is faster with the drugs that I am on. If there are some general thoughts you have regarding people in my situation or a video you can refer me too that would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for all the work that you are doing for us.
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Love to find you!! Thank you 🙏 Dr.❤
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More info about bone loss and birth control pills please
Thank you for the recommendation!
Question, why if fosamax is supposed to help build bone that some people can fracture their femurs if they take too long?
It’s my understanding that Fosamax will build bone for a period of time, but with long term use, can cause bones to become brittle. I believe the recommended usage time is up to five years, and then have a break or drug holiday from use. Your doctor can advise regarding length of time, as what is recommended for one may be different for another. I just know my sister was on Fosamax for ten years with no suggested drug holiday. Both femurs fractured a couple of years apart, one from a standing position, the other while walking through the house.
It stimulates bone-growing cells to make layers of bone, but the layers are very thin, not strong like natural bone.
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I was told I could never have get HRT after having DCIS but I also had osteopenia so I went to see a private consultant and he prescribed oestrogen and utrogesten - 4 years on bone density just into the normal range again and all aspects of my health are improved - blanket policies are causing harm
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I was on the fast track by going through menopause in my 30's due to fibroid tumors, etc. fast forward to present (I am 61 now) and I have osteoarthritis. I am getting berated for not taking their injections. I don't want to take them because I felt horrible! Whatever time I have left, I want it to be quality time. So now I am being treated like a "head case." I kid you not! I refuse to be bullied and put down! Now I just found out I have Fibroid Stage 3-4. From what I have read, I am on my deathbed. How did that happen? I am waiting to see the gastroenterologist until NOVEMBER! That was the earliest he could see me. I don't understand! I just want honest information and possible treatments. HELP! PLEASE!
Fibroids are in the uterus and are benign. I had a huge one and had a hysterectomy to remove the fibroid and uterus. It must be something other than a fibroid?
@@Clovelaurel yes, I had endometriosis and had scar tissue removed 3 times before I was able to get pregnant. It was a mess.
@@marysalinas3692 that is a lot. Endometriosis is hard to deal with. Usually a hysterectomy is the best option. I hope you got it sorted out!
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Thx you so much Dr. Doug for truth. 😊
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Coming from Australia a country with high skin cancer and now high osteoporosis too. 20+ years ago 2 weeks running I read a front page news article, one from a skin specialist/oncologist saying, “keep out of the sun”, apply plenty of sun protection! The following week an orthopaedic specialist whose main area of expertise was osteoporosis telling people to take vitamin D & get more sun. This type of unwholistict approach to health causes confusion & disease.
Thanks for sharing your experience. It is a great point about how conflicting advice can be confusing.
Bravo Dr ! 👏👏👏
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You said we have to look after our own health, I agree, but where can we go to get advice,support?
I am in Australia looking for some support to look after my own health …sick of Doctors pushing pharmaceutical drugs… if you want a test done you have to go to a Dr to get a referral to get that test done. They just say ‘that’s not necessary ‘……. Not easy
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Exactly. Thank you for saying it 😊xx
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Do you have an opinion on taking calcium supplements? I’ve heard it can calcify arteries too so I stopped taking it.
Hi! Checkout the video on my channel called "Best Calcium Supplement for Osteoporosis: 2024 Update & NEW Perspectives on Calcium"
Would you be willing to review the science around eating prunes on the daily to prevent and / or improve osteopenia/osteoporosis along with other methodologies?
Hi! Checkout the video on my channel called "The BEST FRUIT for Osteoporosis! UPDATE!"
Thank you for sharing. What is HRT?
Hi! Checkout the video on my channel called: "HRT Hormone Replacement Therapy with Dr. Doug Lucas"
Hormone replacement therapy
Thank you, Dr Doug, for calling the status in the medical community what it is: misogyny. Much respect for you.
It’s not misogyny, they don’t care about anyone regardless of gender, age, only what insurance they can milk.
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I'm 49 fr Philippines. So thankful to my Rehab Dr who ordered me Dexa last January as a baseline.I was doing PT for my bilateral frozen shoulders After watching this video I'm now considering HRT nstead of taking the Alendronic Acid which til now I'm hesitant to take thats why I'm not following up my check up. I menopaused @48. B4 I'm not siding the HRT since it was notioned iit ontributes to developing breast CA. Iyl try to discuss this w/my OB. Thanks💙
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Totally resonates with me too.
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Great information. Thank you. However, what if exercise is not an option. For instance - for someone with progressive Muscular Dystrophy and who is wheelchair bound? Would bio-identical hormones be a recommended option? (I do not want to take Fosamax. )
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Truth! Thank you
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I want to forward this info to my doctor, but had to fight for myself......
Thank you for sharing. It can be really tough when you have to advocate for yourself, but it’s great that you’re taking charge of your health. I hope this information helps open a productive conversation with your doctor!
It is so frustrating and confusing! Diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 years ago, prescribed Fosamax, did not take it. DEXA recently, I'm 65, and bones have deteriorated more, -3.00 in hip, -2.7 low spine. Started on HRT. Looking at Osteostrong. I take all the appropriate supplements. My risk factor is i used Depo-Provera for 10 years, big mistake. Doctor wants me to take Prolia. But that's a potential 20-30 years of taking that shot. I am healthy in all other areas. Don't know what to do.
You said you take appropriate supplements but do you know your levels of vitamin D? I am your age and I have the same problem so I went to my doctor and requested a vitamin D levels blood test and I was so low that I needed 50,000 IU for six weeks just to bring me up to the middle of the scale. And now I'm on 7000 IU every day to maintain,...so until you get your vitamin D levels checked, you'd be surprised that even people who take supplements, it's not nearly enough.
@@Livetoeat171 wow, that’s crazy! no I don’t know my vitamin D level. I will have to check it out.
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is there an age where someone is too old to start bio-identical hrt if they were told not to take it when they went through menopause?
Hi! Checkout the video on my channel called "Hormone Replacement After 65 | Life Changing Tool or Dangerous?"
You should watch Tucker Carlson's interview with Dr Cassie and Callie Means. What you and they are talking about for 30 years it's pretty good interview and I think people are going to wake up from it
That was a great interview! I'm reading Good Energy now. There's not a lot of new information in Dr. Means' book for me, as I've been listening to Mark Hyman, Ken Berry, Casey and Callie among others, but it's a great book with lots of good energy info!
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FACTS, SPOT ON!!!!!
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HRT question. I'm a male in my 50s with osteoporosis. There is a lot of info about female menopause and hormone loss. Does an age related decline in hormone production play a role in male osteoporosis?
This Doc has early osteoporosis…
@@alexandrawhitelock6195 so does my GP. Well osteopenia actually but he is younger than me. It's nice working with health care professionals that get where you are coming from.
I am not sure but you may benefit from testosterone since it declines with age. It also helps to keep bones and muscles strong. Just don’t overdo it and look for a wellness clinic that specializes in hormone replacement. They will check your levels through bloodwork to see where your levels are at. It is worth checking your hormone levels.
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@@Dr_DougLucas thanks health span nation looks like a valuable resource. I probably won't pull the trigger just yet because I'm trying not to let myself get pulled in too many directions at the same time. I have bookmarked it for future use.
I blame taking thyroxine for an under actitive thyroid for my osteoporosis. Apparently it interferes with the uptake of calcium.
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❤There is hope. I am in end stage respiratory failure due to Bronchiectasis, cause unknown, so they say! I know my time is short here now and I am not old , BUT because I have Jesus in my life - I am no longer afraid to die.
I used to be terrified of the fish out of water gasping aspect but His Peace really passes understanding. Jesus is genuine and you have help in this life also in preparation for the PERFECT life to come. God did not cause all the problems in the world, people did! BUT He has an answer to it all and He WILL fulfil it soon.
PLEASE open your minds, stop looking at failing so-called Christians, and broken churches. The World has gone quickly into the end days, and it would be wise to make a choice rather than having Hell as your default. You can't change your mind retrospectively. ❤
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I was screened at 48 at 58 and 62 all I had to do was ask. Now I have osteopenia. Don.t know what to do. I exercise and eat calcium rich foods. Take D3 K2 and magnesium afraid to take calcium.
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With scoliosis, and instability, hormones causing side affects ten years ago but ob/gyn gave no instructions on when/how to take them, My gp said don’t take both hormones, only progesterone and later had the nurse call and say I didn’t need it so discontinue. How do I safely build bone?
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What do you think about the power plate?
Hi! I have a few videos on this. The first one on my channel is called "Vibration Therapy for Osteoporosis (Episode 1 of 3) | Interview with Dr. Clinton Rubin from Marodyne"
I did my research and got a REM test . I also asked for proper labs.
Great! Sounds like you are on the right path!
Lynn, what is rem test?
It is a sonogram that measures the strength of your bones . Osteostong locations often can help you find the locations .
I prefer to look for Integrated Doctors who “think out the box”,
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Excellent information
Good protein is key🎉
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I have osteoporosis in my spine and was prescribed raloxifene. I don't know if i should take it cause of the risk of developing blood clots. What would be your advice? I was told hrt is not good for me because i had breast cancer estrogen negative
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Well, I have it all, inflammation all over my body, which is why I can’t exercise “hard.” Arthritis all over ( hips, sacrum, IT Band syndrome, osteoarthritis of both knees, two compression fractures of the thoracic vertebrae, chronic gastritis, glute tears…etc) my dexa scan is -4.1 of the spine, so, because of pain and a sedentary lifestyle, and the dexa numbers at the age of 59, I’m probably going to have to go onto bone medication 😢
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Ture, there is a lot of politics surrounding HRT and we need to be more educated. So, thank you. Also seems to be a lot of politics around REMS ultrasound for bone scan (Superior in ways to DEXA and non-ionizing.) So, what's going on? This has been FDA approved for years. More popular in Europe and PubMed research seems to be from Europe as well. Are the DEXA companies involved in thwarting this newer, better technology from taking hold here?
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My doctor nuked my thyroid and put me on Levothyroxin for thirty years. No warming. Gave me osteoporosis. I keep breaking my vertebrae
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What if you had breast cancer and you're estrogen positive? In this case is there such a thing as safe HRT?
I too am in the same boat!
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What do you think of reclast? My obyn eants me on it. I have a t- score of 4.3
Hi! I have a video of reclast on my channel called "Reclast's Impact on Bone BioMarkers"
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It just blows my mind its right from Hippocrates mouth "let food be thy medicine". What happened?
It’s a powerful reminder, isn’t it? Thank you for highlighting this!
How long can you be on your HRT?
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Hi - I have a t-score of -1 in my left femoral neck, showing osteopenia. The rest of my bones and BMD are normal. Is this something I can turn around? I eat eggs and fish but not a lot and haven’t eaten other meats since my early twenties. I plan to eat more fish and eggs and do weights. Is there anything else I can do? I’ve been on HRT for 3 years now; the scan was done 6 months ago. Thank you.
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Do you recommend a rebounder?
@@laurarobertson7259 I do rebounding for bone health with and without hand weights. NASA also recommend them. There are several good sessions on YT and I tried quite a few till I found my preference.
Checkout the video on my channel called "Bounce Your Way to Bone Health"
I just went To a doctor they specialize in asphalt process authoritie He told me the. The echo light scan for your bones he says is BS😮he asked his higher-ups.and that's what tbeysaid . Paul's he said was you. Gotta go on one of the medications and it's for life because my bones are like minus. 2.6 − 2.3.6 and 3.2.. He didn't want to hear anything about nutrition.He didn't want to know anything about nothing else exercise.Nothing.Just go on this for life and then he dismissed me. He said I have all the patients okay.
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Can someone with CKD (stage 3A for me) take bio-identical hormones and not risk further kidney damage?
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I m 48 and have osteoporoses, dxa 74
What can I do?
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Dr Felice Gersh integrative and OBGYN certified doctor has rational thoughtful informed talks on women needing bio identical hrt. THAT might help our bones!
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