When to treat Osteopenia

Some ask when to treat Osteopenia. Clearly Osteoporosis needs treatment but what about Osteopenia? Here are some suggestions for your consideration. Of course the recommendations of your health care provider are paramount, especially for pharmaceutical treatments. But if this question about when to treat is one you have,  do read on for some ideas.

When you have Osteopenia or moderate bone loss there are several things to
consider.
1. Pharmeceutical treatments depend on your medical provider. If you are concerned, about whether you should be taking any pharmaceutical drugs for you Osteopenia or Osteoporosis, do speak with your health care provider. Do not be intimidated. Talk. Explain your concerns and then listen to the advice you receive.

 2. Non-pharmaceutical treatments are things you can do on your own.  I would suggest letting your medical provider know of your plans - s/he might have some practical advice given the rest of your medical history. But this could be done via a phone call or a message left saying, "just wanted to let you know that I am beginning x, y or z to help reverse my bone loss. If you have any comment, please let me know. My phone is ........ 

Two sections of this website give information about non-pharmaceutical treatment for Osteopenia.

A. Here is a page that lists natural treatments for Osteopenia or Osteoporosis. Many are linked to other pages that give more detail about the treatment listed. None of these treatments need a health care provider's prescription but after reading about them, you might want to let your health care provider know which you plan to start. Who knows? He or she might have some suggestions.

Natural treatments for Osteopenia, Osteoporosis. or read this page that gives More Natural Cures for Osteopenia, Osteoporosis

B. As you probably understand Falling is a major cause of bone fracture in persons with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis.

As we age our natural balance often begins to diminish. You might want to read
the page about Increasing balance as you age as part of your plan when to treat Osteopenia.

The suggestions given here are easy to incorporate into your daily routine. (It helps to set a specific time in your day to practice these balance exercises so they become a normal part of your routine. Example: when I wake up or before supper)

End of page about When to treat Osteopenia: balance exercises. If interested in exercises that can increase your bone density, go to Exercise to Increase Bone Density