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Osteopenia, dose of medicine
My mother, 66 is recently found to have OSTEOPENIA and her T SCORE is negative -2.0.
We consulted multiple doctors but all are giving different doses of elementary calcium ranging from 200 mg to 1000 mg daily
What is the perfect dose of elementary calcium for her condition to reverse the osteipenia
pl name the good brands
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Before planning for treatment at the age of 66 should go for basic necessary Investigations
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More than elemental calcium, she needs antiresorptive therapy.
Consult an orthopedician nearby.
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Dr. Viraj Patel
Orthopedist
7 yrs exp
Gandhinagar
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Otherwise for supplements
Tablet calcium 500mg per day is enough
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic Surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Tablet Shelcal ct.. 1 tablet daily
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