Fortunately my fusion healed well. Because of my age and the fact hardware failures are tied in with fusion/bone failure I monitor my bone density carefully.
I consulted an osteoporosis center with a specialist in bone metabolism. She stressed the fact that--in addition to enough calcium-- we must take enough Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) for the bone to absorb calcium. She also mentioned that a lot of people, because of sun blocker, do not get enough Vit D since the body needs sun to synthesize it's own Vit D. She recommended taking 800 units a day which requires a vit D supplement. The maximum safe dose is 2,000units.
Other things which affect bone density are: smoking, alcohol use and in the year after surgery NSAIDS: ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac etc.
Some medications INTERFERE with the absorption of Vit D like some antiseizure medications and should not be taken at the same sitting. The pharmacist is the best help in this area.
I consulted an osteoporosis center with a specialist in bone metabolism. She stressed the fact that--in addition to enough calcium-- we must take enough Vitamin D (the sunshine vitamin) for the bone to absorb calcium. She also mentioned that a lot of people, because of sun blocker, do not get enough Vit D since the body needs sun to synthesize it's own Vit D. She recommended taking 800 units a day which requires a vit D supplement. The maximum safe dose is 2,000units.
Other things which affect bone density are: smoking, alcohol use and in the year after surgery NSAIDS: ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac etc.
Some medications INTERFERE with the absorption of Vit D like some antiseizure medications and should not be taken at the same sitting. The pharmacist is the best help in this area.
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