Fosteum: A Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis?

Hi Sarah:  You make a very excellent point that is universal with all medical treatments, and that is we all react differently to these meds, so we have to be careful when we try something new because you just don't know how your body will react to it.  Time and again we talk to those who are concerned with negative side effects--and rightfully so--but let's not forget about the many these drugs have and continue to help; you only need to check the stats on these meds which are prescribed worldwide to get a clear picture of the silent group of patients with great results, that generally far outweigh the negative.  If this wasn't the case we wouldn't be seeing repeat rx fills on these meds time and again, year after year at enourmous rates worldwide.

I'm not trying to diminishing the risks, that would be lunacy, but this love of the negative needs to be tempered with some common sense, critical thinking, research--as much as you can--and then apply your conclusions with the help of your Dr *if* you agree with s(he).

Unfortunately the success stories don't get the same amount of coverage that the negatives do, but just the same there are many out there that do well with these drugs.  We as humans gravitate to the negative, and sometimes you need to rethink why that is.  Is it because you'll actually experience these problems or is it a situation where the negative scares so much that no one feels comfortable enough to give it a try, so they really don't know what will happen for them.  Remember that when side effects are listed, they have to include all *possible* adverse reactions, even though the odds of acquiring some, or none, is possible, but each instance is based on our unique reactions to different treatments.

Before you consider any treatment option, thoroughly check any contraindications that may apply to you with the assistance of your Dr. 

Thanks for your insightful input and those included from the NOF.

Hi Pam,

This is a really nice article on Fosteum.  I saw the comments about side effects and thought I'd add my two cents.  I have fibromyalgia and arthritis and am hypothyroid.  I've been taking Fosteum since summer of 2006.  I have experienced no side effects and have noticed no increase in FM flares.  They still happen, but Fosteum has no effect on them, positive or negative.  The best part is that it works for me.  My follow up DEXA showed a significant increase in bone density, I went from a negative to a positive at the hip!  So I'll keep taking Fosteum, and I'll back you up when you say that we are much more likely to hear the complaints than we are the success stories.  Otherwise, no one would refill a prescription.  But I'm a happy success story.

Mary Ann

Hi Mary Ann:  Thanks for posting your fantastic results with Fosteum.   I hope your next dexa continues to improve.  Going from a negative t-score (hip) to a positive is absolutely stupendous, and something you don't hear often with the other drugs available, in that amount of time. 

Your comment about fibro flares is so true; there are *so* many things that can cause this, that it would be almost impossible to blame it on Fosteum without first looking at all things that you take or eat on a daily basis, or looking at other things that cause these flares. 

I'm glad you added your history of hypothyroid along with the other disorders, because those with hypo/hyperthyroid, auto-immune disorders and arthritis, are afraid of soy, not realizing that Genestein is isolated from soy, so therefore does not contain the same ingredients of un-isolated soy, which may be of concern for them with certain medical disorders.

I hope some other people with positive results will be encouraged to post as a response to your excellent explanation of your benefits seen while taking this treatment.

For anyone looking for a natural treatment for osteopenia/osteoporosis, that are pre-menopausal, going through menopause, or post menopausal, do some reading on Fosteum, it might just be the thing for you.

Thanks for your reply and I hope you'll have continued success!!!

Best Wishes, Pam Flores

Hi,

I was diagnosed with osteopenia and have moved over to osteoperosis in the spine (however it is slight, -2.7).  I recently had my levels of vitamin D tested and it was almost non-existent!  I am now taking 1,000 milligrams of vitamin D3 and I take a fosteum pill in the morning and at night.  I've only been on Fosteum for about 6 weeks, so it is too early to have another bone density test.  However, I've seen no negative effects of the medication and am thrilled that there is a natural way to deal with the problem.  I tried Evista and had increased hot flashes and developed leg cramps.  I am so afraid of the bisphosonates, that I have not tried them and hope that I won't have to.  I would encourage anyone who can take Fosteum to try it; I've been delighted so far.

Jackie