Can calcium pills control my osteoporosis at 60?

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I read your query and can understand your concern.

I understand your concern, and it is very important that you were diagnosed with osteoporosis after a wrist fracture. Because that type of fracture often signals underlying bone weakness.

Calcium alone is not enough to treat osteoporosis; while adequate calcium and vitamin D are essential for bone health, treatment usually requires medications that actively strengthen bone and reduce fracture risk.

Options which can improve your bone health include,

1. Oral bisphosphonates such as Alendronate, or injections like Denosumab (a bone anti-resorptive medication) or Teriparatide (a type of parathyroid hormone), depending on your overall health, risk factors, and tolerance.

2. Weight-bearing and resistance exercises, such as walking, stair climbing, light weight training, and balance activities like tai chi or yoga, can help maintain bone strength and reduce the risk of falls.

3. A diet rich in calcium from dairy products, leafy greens, fortified foods, and protein, combined with adequate vitamin D from sunlight or supplements, is beneficial.

Since you are on thyroid medicine, it is important to ensure your thyroid levels are not too high, because excessive thyroid hormone can accelerate bone loss.

Osteoporosis cannot be completely reversed, but with the right treatment, lifestyle measures, and fall prevention strategies, you can significantly slow or stop bone loss, improve bone density, and greatly reduce your chances of future fractures. Regular follow-up with bone density scans will help track your progress and guide therapy.

I hope this information helps you.

Feel free to ask further queries.

Thank you.