I have osteoporosis. Can I take Reosto tablets with calcium supplements and additional vitamin D?

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The treatment of osteoporosis involves reducing any of the factors contributing to poor bone health. Your doctor may advise you to address current exercise regime, review your medications or review current lifestyle factors that predispose you to osteoporosis. Your doctor may also advise you to increase your: ?Calcium intake via your diet or with supplements. Calcium is used to build and maintain bone health. ?Vitamin D intake via supplements or exposure to low levels of sunlight. Vitamin D is used to absorb calcium in the bone and regulate calcium in the blood. Weight bearing exercise, such as walking, can help to strengthen bones Exercises to improve your balance and strength will help to prevent falls Follow a healthy diet that includes enough calcium and Vitamin D Use this handy calculator to make sure you are getting enough calcium. Wear sensible, well-fitting shoes to avoid falls Avoid rugs and sloppy slippers ? both can cause trips Have good lighting on your stairsGet your eyesight checked regularly (free for people over 60) Try to avoid heavy lifting ? consider home delivery grocery shopping This is a general low back ache and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain. It looks like you are anaemic. If you have back pain after you sit for long hours then it is due to your haemoglobin levels as it is important to check that. Anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having back / leg pain though there may not be any pathological reasons for back pain.

Julie Mercy J David · Accepted Answer

The treatment of osteoporosis involves reducing any of the factors contributing to poor bone health. Your doctor may advise you to address current exercise regime, review your medications or review current lifestyle factors that predispose you to osteoporosis. Your doctor may also advise you to increase your: ?Calcium intake via your diet or with supplements. Calcium is used to build and maintain bone health. ?Vitamin D intake via supplements or exposure to low levels of sunlight. Vitamin D is used to absorb calcium in the bone and regulate calcium in the blood. Weight bearing exercise, such as walking, can help to strengthen bones Exercises to improve your balance and strength will help to prevent falls Follow a healthy diet that includes enough calcium and Vitamin D Use this handy calculator to make sure you are getting enough calcium. Wear sensible, well-fitting shoes to avoid falls Avoid rugs and sloppy slippers ? both can cause trips Have good lighting on your stairsGet your eyesight checked regularly (free for people over 60) Try to avoid heavy lifting ? consider home delivery grocery shopping This is a general low back ache and for this you can follow these measures: one keep a pillow right under the knee while sleeping, next is you can keep ice in the painful area for about 5--10 minutes, if pain still persists you can stretch your body by twisting the waist on both sides how we used to do in the school drill similarly you can try which will help you relax as well will reduce the pain. It looks like you are anaemic. If you have back pain after you sit for long hours then it is due to your haemoglobin levels as it is important to check that. Anaemia always leads to the symptoms of being tired and also having back / leg pain though there may not be any pathological reasons for back pain.