Causes of osteoporosis

[gsemp]

My bone density plummeted from 15% above normal to 25% below normal in 6 years (post menopause).  Could Prevacid excellerate bone loss.  I don't have many risk factors for osteoporosis, no family history.
I take Synthroid, Verapamil, Prevacid.  I eat lots of dairy, greens, almonds.  I exercise daily.
I eat a fairly low carb diet, minimal alcohol, caffeine, and cola.



This discussion is related to Prevacid  and Osteoporosis.

[Lori707]

I take Nexium but had taken Prevacid for long time. Can Nexium cause Osteoporosis?

[CalGal]

Evidently a recent study has shown that PPIs and histamine blocking medications used to treat acid reflux may contribute to bone loss. They apparently interfere with the way the body absorbs calcium, which can affect the strength of the bones and make them more prone to fracture. The study found that people who took either PPIs or histamine blockers once daily for a year or longer had an increased risk of hip fracture. The risk was even greater for those who took two doses of PPIs daily to control acid reflux.

[Lori707]

I've been taking PPI's for years per my doctor's instructions. I would like to ask my GI doc about this since I have a problem with my bones. He wouldn't take anyone's opinion on a forum seriously. Would you have a good web site that states this effect of the PPI's and the bones?  A site that a doctor would take seriously?

Thanks!