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Melissa · 04-25-2018, 05:47 AM

bone concern/
Not sure where to post

my latest Dexa scan shows osteopenia.
I asked my doctor if I qualify for zometa or some other bone building medication.
Maybe Not only to build bone but I thought it could also protect against
Bone metastecies.

She basically said no and suggested I take supplements, which is fine, I guess.
So what are some supplements that
Go along with vitamin D?
She suggested calcium but The problem with calcium is that every time I go on calcium I get Kidney stones. The urologist
Has told me Not to take Calcium.
I'm also diabetic since chemo and lots of milk raises my glucose.
Thanks ahead for any suggestions -
Melissa

04-25-2018, 05:47 AM	#1
Melissa Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 116	Bone concern bone concern/ Not sure where to post my latest Dexa scan shows osteopenia. I asked my doctor if I qualify for zometa or some other bone building medication. Maybe Not only to build bone but I thought it could also protect against Bone metastecies. She basically said no and suggested I take supplements, which is fine, I guess. So what are some supplements that Go along with vitamin D? She suggested calcium but The problem with calcium is that every time I go on calcium I get Kidney stones. The urologist Has told me Not to take Calcium. I'm also diabetic since chemo and lots of milk raises my glucose. Thanks ahead for any suggestions - Melissa __________________ Melissa 04/06, (42), 2cm tumor, 7/13 nodes, one positive node under clavicle mastectomy/reconstruction grade 3, stage lllb, er-65+, pr-90+, her2+++(80%) 4/AC, 12wks TH then 6wks rads 40 wks herceptin, and tamoxifen. onc test tamoxifen resistance = poor metabilizer 04/07 ooph & on arimidex 08/07 completed herceptin 04/2022 - 16 year survivor!