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Slim (skinny) women with Osteoporosis, exercise dilemma for us.

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Juno-Irl-Dub
Juno-Irl-Dub

Hi all,  I'm 64, diagnosed with severe OP (back) 3 years ago. Taking Forteo for 2 years, and then, from this Sept., Actonel for the following 3 years apx. My rheumatologist advised walking for exercise and a physio added back-strengthening exercises 3 times per week. I also have PMR which is treated with Prednisone and guess what,  was not one of those who gained weight while taking it!

My dilemma is this - with a 30 min. walk most days, plus the floor exercises   and a  big effort  at dietary improvement, I haven't a PICK of fat on my skinny bones. I weigh 9st. but don't really even look that heavy. 

Finally, I've read that it's better for your bones if you  carry a bit of weight. For me to go about this, I'd definately have to cut down on the exercise - which, in turn, wouldn't be good for the bones either. I constantly read on this forum, and others, about the impressive exercise regimes that lots of OP patients set for themselves. Not for me.

Anyone else with similiar dificulties or concerns??  Sorry for moaning. Thanks.

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  • frankiefoo
    frankiefoo Juno-Irl-Dub

    Posted

    Carry a back pack with some books in it - weight - when you go for your walks. Eat nuts, seeds, beans/legumes, and grains - phytates (Phytic acid – the storage form of phosphorus) which have been proven to reverse Osteoporosis. 
    • constance.de
      constance.de frankiefoo

      Posted

      Ouch!  Not very good if you have shoulder or back pain (books I mean)!
    • kathleen65757
      kathleen65757 frankiefoo

      Posted

      No, not carrying a backpack and cannot have nuts or seeds unfortunately.

      I will check out the phylates though!

      I have had both shoulders reconstructed so nothing goes on there now.

    • Juno-Irl-Dub
      Juno-Irl-Dub frankiefoo

      Posted

      frankifoo,  thank you for your reply.  Yes, I should eat more nuts, seeds etc. and know the're really nutritious - though a bit filling. As a vegetarian I also eat beans, grains etc. but have you ever met an overweight vegetarian???   All skinny, shadowy, spectre-like creatures!!     J 

      **  Must look into phytic acid. . . .  Thanks.

       

  • Anhaga
    Anhaga Juno-Irl-Dub

    Posted

    Phytic acid is referred to as both friend and foe, nutritionally.  I'd just accept what's in the food you eat normally and not worry about it.  It impairs mineral absorption, but apparently also can safeguard against some cancers.  
    • Juno-Irl-Dub
      Juno-Irl-Dub Anhaga

      Posted

      Thank you Anhaga, us skinnies will stick (!) together . . . .    J
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