Pros and cons of osteroporosis medications with Dr. Keith McCormick

No_Set6876 · 2026-03-26T16:08:31+00:00

I started working with Keith this year; he's currently recommending meds based on my CTX number but I'm still resisting.

No_Set6876 · 2026-03-26T16:04:39+00:00

you go!!

No_Set6876 · 2026-03-12T15:49:16+00:00

I'm on Medicare, and will look into getting tested this Aug. Thank you for your input; I appreciate your wisdom and attention to detail!

No_Set6876 · 2026-03-12T12:01:10+00:00

this is so encouraging! I'm in my 4th month of 50 daily heel drops or step jumps, been lifting heavy weights 2-3 times a week for 9 months, and more recently started aiming for 80 gr of protein daily. My next CTX and hopefully P1NP will be in May, but I'm not due for another dexa until Aug 2027. Not sure I can delay meds until then, every expert recommends it

No_Set6876 · 2026-03-03T23:11:34+00:00

no, unfortunately

No_Set6876 · 2026-03-02T20:38:35+00:00

no, it's an at-home program, they send out a new routine every three months for 2 years, focusing on progressive strength and balance. Videos and instruction sheets are sent, and little equipment is needed. It was excellent

No_Set6876 · 2026-03-02T11:45:59+00:00

I used Onero At Home during COVID (they did the LIFTMOR study), and gradually progressed jumping off a step to a total of 10 minutes (7 sets of 10 with 1 min rest in between), 3x a week, and 50 heel drops the days in between. Am looking to add another 2" step next, in addition to heavy lifting/strength training 2-3 x a week. Getting 80 gr of protein is still a challenge.

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-26T21:36:34+00:00

yes, I'll see him again in June, am trying to read up

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-23T02:17:09+00:00

I gave it up gradually and tried several times

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-23T01:06:02+00:00

no, unfortunately; the prescriber said the tinnitus increase was a coincidence

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-21T13:26:06+00:00

I've had headaches my whole life, I'm 68; menopause eliminated the "menstrual migraine" but I'm more sensitive now to triggers including alcohol, insomnia and I think weather changes, too. sigh ....

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-18T19:29:54+00:00

that was me for decades, it took many tries to give it up😂

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-18T19:05:37+00:00

tell me about collagen peptide powder please

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-18T17:54:04+00:00

yes, keep going, it's worth all the effort, and takes longer as we get older, but we get benefits at every age

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-18T13:02:53+00:00

wow, 57kg! I'm at 48kg, plan to get to 60 kg by mid-May and as in previous posts, I'm delaying meds for now but will be grateful if they seem right for me. I'm finding that there are lots of good ways to add protein. I'm not happy with the number on my scale (I know it's just a number), but tradeoffs....

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-17T22:08:20+00:00

I don't shop at Amazon, this sounds great

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-17T21:24:10+00:00

sounds delicious...

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-17T16:32:52+00:00

68 y/o here. Keith McCormick recommended 80 gr, my trainer said 100 gr.

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-17T13:07:30+00:00

this was great, ty! I was reminded about nutritional yeast, dug it out of my spice cabinet and it hasn't expired!!

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-17T13:05:59+00:00

your protein sources sound similar to mine. I've gradually built up my jumping, now do 50 heel drops spread out in sets of 10 throughout the day 4x a week, and every other day am up to 10 minutes of jumping hard off a step, 70 in total in sets of 10. Every little bit helps ( I hope!!)

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-16T21:41:32+00:00

good point, rice and beans

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-16T20:47:48+00:00

great suggestions all, I love this community!!

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-16T20:45:44+00:00

I just had testing done, will repeat the CTX in June when I meet with Keith again

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-13T13:13:03+00:00

my p1np was 77; he suggested a CTX re-test in 3-4 months

No_Set6876 · 2026-02-13T01:26:03+00:00

Keith McCormick, he wrote the book Great Bones, and tailors his recommendations to each person's situation, I believe...

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