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Just received supplements from Puritan.com
Rashmi:
Pratik and Aashrit,
I take these Calcirol sachets. In between twice, was pescribed Gemcal/osteospray nasal spray, 3 months. Frankly speaking, I have not received any visible relief but one thing, I am maintaining myself with all these medicines put together. been taking Idrofos 150 monthly for last 7/8 years now. Last year, my ortho prescribed Zolendronic Acid, asked me to confirm with my haemat ( not experienced to handle thal patients). My specialist advised a few tests before going for Zolendronic acid. will confirm with me next month.
kind attention Andy, what is your views on zolendronic acid?
Dharmesh:
Hi,
Dosage of Calcirol and Gemcal is utmost important. Calcium needed by thals is 500-1350mg daily and Vit D is 5000 I.U. if levels are low. Calcirol 60000 I.U. is suggested every week for 4 weeks and then once a month, if levels are good.
Rashmi,
Have u had Hydroxy 25 Vit D level checked??
Rashmi:
--- Quote from: HANUMANT AASHRIT on June 06, 2013, 06:02:04 AM ---Hi,
Dosage of Calcirol and Gemcal is utmost important. Calcium needed by thals is 500-1350mg daily and Vit D is 5000 I.U. if levels are low. Calcirol 60000 I.U. is suggested every week for 4 weeks and then once a month, if levels are good.
Rashmi,
Have u had Hydroxy 25 Vit D level checked??
--- End quote ---
yes Aashrit,
nothing is normal, I am deficient in all. but the thing is I am just fed up with medicines now. My back as well as my head, is setting in an aversion in me towards all medicines. I am taking the calcirol sachets, weekly and 1000 mg calcium daily.
Thanks Aashrit, take care
Dharmesh:
--- Quote from: Rashmi on June 06, 2013, 08:20:41 AM ---
yes Aashrit,
nothing is normal, I am deficient in all. but the thing is I am just fed up with medicines now. My back as well as my head, is setting in an aversion in me towards all medicines. I am taking the calcirol sachets, weekly and 1000 mg calcium daily.
Thanks Aashrit, take care
--- End quote ---
Hey Rashmi,
Which calcium u r taking presently? Gemcal?
Don't be too much stressed and depressed.
We have to smile in each and every situation as it can bring smile on face of our family..
There are so many people who are having worst condition than us..
So always be happy.
Keep calm and Faith
Pratik:
Rashmi,
Do not worry at all. We all are here to support each other.
I've seen some very deadly days in my life, even the days when I was asking to die instead of baring the unbearable pain due to osteoporosis. And look today, however, I'm still not reverted back exactly to how I was, but I'm slowly approaching that with keeping on my supplements regularly.
I agree that supplements can sometime be very tedious to be taken and mood swings can occur, but think of the brighter future they're going to bring.
Talking of March 2013, I could not sit on my joints and I had to immediately wake up as my leg joints felt extremely brittle. That's when the ordered D3 from Puritan came and I started to take it religiously combining it with calcium/magnesium. I did initially took mega doses of 20,000 IU/day for around a month or a slight more and currently taking 15,000/day until my next report which should be in around 5-6 days and will see if I need to adjust the dose or what.
And within a month or so of taking D3 and things regularly, oh boy my legs are now turning back like the old Pratik had at one time before Osteoporosis. When now I bend down on my knees to look for something under the bed or sofas or so, I don't get that much pain there neither I feel brittle and this is only improving day by day, every day.
So once you will start seeing the results, you'll yourself be quite motivated to take supplements. Remember, supplements are not optional for thals, make it your religion and promise to yourself to take it every day for yourself, for your betterment and your family, too.
I'd definitely recommend ordering some key supplements like D3 (Puritan has reduced prices and now you can get 200 softgels in one bottle instead of 100, previously and they've good buy 1 get 2 free offer running currently), Calcium, Magnesium Citrate, Milk Thistle, to be very least, if possible.
You'll definitely start noticing the difference.
I now officially throwed away my osteoporosis medicines (Risedronate - Risophos) after taking D3, otherwise I was taking them since past 3 and half years at every week and couldn't do without them. Actually it feels very great and even more great when you take the control of your body and start changing your life.
Remember, the control is in your hands!
Best,
-P.
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