 Posted 21/07/2010 09:28:11
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There's an interesting article in the Daily Mail about research into using Melatonin for osteoporosis: Could a sleeping pill help rebuild your brittle bones?
Melatonin is something produced by the body naturally, but some people, especially when they get older, don't produce enough of it. Melatonin has been used to help with insomnia.
I know I don't have a good sleep pattern, I wake several times per night, always have done since I was a teenager...that's how I'm able to take my Strontium Ranelate dose during the night. I've considered asking my GP for Melatonin for my sleep, (but have not done so as there is a suggestion that it is not advisable for people with diabetes) but I'm wondering now if it would have a dual good effect.
I see Rob Dawson from the NOS responded in the Mail article - I wonder if that is our Rob with the doggy on the forum ?
Osteoporosis - Strontium Ranelate, Dekristol vitamin D3 20,000 IU/week, weight lifting, walking and vibration platform exercise, alkaline loaded diet, vitamin K2 MK-7 100mcg/d, K2 MK-4 5mg/d. Diabetes - Repaglinide, low carb diet and exercise. Congenital heart defect - Omacor and CoQ10
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Posted 21/07/2010 15:28:15
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Yes that was me. The melatonin story was based on a small piece of research so much more is needed before any conclusions can be drawn. It's interesting as melatonin has a link with sunlight so there is vitamin D levels to think about too. I think it'll be a while before we see any results though.
media@nos.org.uk
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Posted 27/07/2010 07:04:57
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| This is very interesting to me. I've been considering buying melatonin for quite a while, as I have quite disrupted sleep (I always wake 3-4 hours after falling asleep, which is not easy in the first place, and have a really hard time going back to sleep. I usually can manage an hour or two more but it's fitful, and I always feel like I haven't rested enough.) It would be wonderful if this supplement could also aid my bones. Thanks for keeping us all in the loop!
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Posted 28/01/2011 00:46:23
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| Are there any more updates re the possibility of melatonin being a treatment for OP? I asked my gp if I could have a script for some melatonin when I went through the menopause some years ago - I'd read that some studies showed it was helpful for menopausal symptoms and if taken early enough could even restore a regular menstrual cycle. As it's not licensed for this use I was refused and I didn't feel happy about buying it over the internet so I gave up on the idea. Now post menopausal, osteoporotic and not at all keen on the idea of taking bisphosphonates I would be interested in giving melatonin a try. I see quite a few women on the Inspire forum are taking melatonin although I understand you can buy it over the counter in the States. Is anyone on here taking it, with or without their gp's blessing?
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Posted 28/01/2012 20:42:20
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Hi Ann
I am wondering if there is any updated information on the benefits of Melatonin? The original post has been a while ago and as I also don't sleep very well, I wonder if this might be useful? Also, is this something for women only or would it benefit men as well?
Regards
Sieglinde
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Posted 28/01/2012 20:44:45
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Sorry Anne - I mis-spellt your name :-(
Regards
Sieglinde
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Posted 28/01/2012 21:34:03
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I've not heard anything more about this Sieglinde. And it sounded so promising ! Maybe they're still doing research ?
Osteoporosis - Strontium Ranelate, Dekristol vitamin D3 20,000 IU/week, weight lifting, walking and vibration platform exercise, alkaline loaded diet, vitamin K2 MK-7 100mcg/d, K2 MK-4 5mg/d. Diabetes - Repaglinide, low carb diet and exercise. Congenital heart defect - Omacor and CoQ10
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