tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185478329549346639.post2353447943974815481..comments2023-10-06T12:10:26.206-04:00Comments on The Plog: Crumbling InfrastructurePJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08895652549080926672noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185478329549346639.post-37002544871713172822008-11-15T15:52:00.000-05:002008-11-15T15:52:00.000-05:00Also, most people don't realize that milk is not t...Also, most people don't realize that milk is not the best source of calcium- it overloads the body with proteins, the body becomes more acidic, and leaches calcium out of the bones to correct this. So it can actually be counter-productive!<BR/><BR/>Other foods such as greens, sardines, nuts are better sources, along with the supplements, which should be taken with Vitamin D and magnesium. I've heard Calcium Citrate is the best form.<BR/><BR/>Health and Happiness-<BR/><BR/>MirandaMirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501400758181099047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185478329549346639.post-44023145259421956682008-11-15T15:40:00.000-05:002008-11-15T15:40:00.000-05:00Hi pj. I am of a similar age, and had my transpla...Hi pj. I am of a similar age, and had my transplant last Dec. Also was plunged into menopause, given a lot of steroids (still on low dose of Prednisone.) I was told last month that I too have osteoporosis. They prescribed a drug for me, but I'm trying the calcium/Vitamin D/ exercise route, at least for now, and will re-evaluate in a year..<BR/><BR/>I would really be cautious about the HRT- maybe get another opinion. Sounds like your very real fears about cancer were dismissed. Docs just love to pull out their trusty prescription pads for everything. Some of it you have to deal with, some you don't. Every drug has its benefits and its costs.<BR/><BR/>Sorry if I'm butting in, but I wanted to share that. I tend to be holistically oriented and have had to shape-shift over the last 18 months or die. But now that I have some breathing room, I'd like to make more of my own decisions.Mirandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00501400758181099047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185478329549346639.post-12407884255305230722008-11-13T22:53:00.000-05:002008-11-13T22:53:00.000-05:00Sending you a big hug (not too hard:). I am sorry...Sending you a big hug (not too hard:). I am sorry that you are dealing with any of this at all after being through so much. Keep on keepin on!!<BR/>LeaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185478329549346639.post-35638520285263748082008-11-12T20:45:00.000-05:002008-11-12T20:45:00.000-05:00Dori is with you, PJ. Menopause, osteoporosis ......Dori is with you, PJ. Menopause, osteoporosis ... come on over if you need some drugs.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16707409941221469832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7185478329549346639.post-4656914207531217302008-11-12T10:35:00.000-05:002008-11-12T10:35:00.000-05:00Geez PJ. That was some headline. When I saw it, I ...Geez PJ. That was some headline. When I saw it, I said to myself, "What's the matter with PJ?" Naturally my first thought had to do with leukemia. What a drag that you have to take those other pills, but still, what a blessing that it's "only" osteoporosis. Of course since we're dopplegangers, I am now wondering if I'm right behind you. We'll see...Ronni Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036024135497392070noreply@blogger.com