 Posted 16/10/2009 15:53:38
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Hi
I am 53 and have been undergoing DEXA scans for the past ten years, I have always been just in the osteopaenic range,but it now seems to have turned into osteoporosis in my spine. I have been advised to put on some weight (I am 5' and weigh 7stone), my main form of excercise is running - I have been advised to reduce my mileage - longest distance I run is ½ marathons - but I am loathe to do so, surely all exercise is good, running is a form of weight bearing.
I would appreciate views/advise whatever from other sufferers.
I am taking Calcichew - when I remember, but that is all.
Cheers
Janet
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Posted 16/10/2009 16:33:01
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Hello Janet, I am new to this forum so you will get a lot more advice from others more experienced I know but I have read a book called Preventing and Reversion Osteoporosis by Alan R Gaby which I found very interesting. I have been diagnosed with O. in my spine too and am doing all I can to prevent it getting any worse. I have joined a gym, a Pilates class and try to walk briskly each day. I am also taking vitamin and mineral supplements as suggested in the above book. I have never been a runner but others might respond who are. I am seeking any advice going and am finding this forum extremely helpful. Good luck.  SheilB
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Posted 19/10/2009 15:19:14
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Thanks for the details of the book - I will try and get hold of this. I have changed my diet to include foods recommended by NOS and plan to take up Body Balance, which is a combination of pilates, yoga and tai chi - but still want to run!!
Cheers
Janet
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Posted 22/02/2011 16:01:57
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Perhaps that is the answer. We eat everything in sight, get enormously fat, then if we fall, we just bounce back and break nothing!
csixty
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Posted 22/02/2011 22:43:34
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Janet
I can understand you wanting to run. Like SheilB I am newly diagnosed, and have read alot on exercise. It seems that running is not good a recommended exercise for those with OP.
The reason is the constant jarring. Any exercise that jars/twists/bendy is not a good idea once you have OP.
I go to a gym and walk on a treadmill at the higest incline, cycle and big resisitance and do SLOW WEIGHTS.
I recommend these books:
Osteoporosis - how to prevent, treat and reverse it by Dr Marilyn Glenville
The Vitamen D Solution Dr Holick
Slow Burn - Frederick Hahn
The SlowBurn book is informative about exercise and health.
Annabel Lee told me you could ask for exercise refferal (this enable you to a trainer and 3 months in a gym) so I have started my 'training'. Basically is weight bearing (Walking) not running and weight lifting, but done very s-l-o-w-l-y, and no more than 3 times.
SarahW
Tscore Lumbar spine -3.3, Femoral neck -2.6, Hip -2.2
Alkali diet (+ no caffeine/sugar/salt/rhubarb/spinach) and exercise and supplements of Vit D (2,000IUs daily), Vit K2 as MK7, vit K2 Menatetrenone, Cod liver oil.
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Posted 30/11/2011 17:24:52
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Any form of exercise can do harm if done to excess. Avoid excessive forward and backbends, twists and side bends. Always check your standing position to protect joints, toes should be forward pointing, toes should not be turned in or outwards. Check the posture, think tall, be tall. Ensure the airways are clear, when height is lost, chest seems to rest on stomach, breathe easily without strain. I have ladies in my classes with type l osteogenesis imperfecta, some with medication induced osteoporosis, they all work in a way that is right for them. If using weights, not too heavy, how about a small tin of beans, dont grip too tightly. There is so much you can do, remember obstacles can be overcome. P.S. I have been teaching yoga for 35 years. Take care.
Glenys P.
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