“Today I got the official diagnosis Osteopenia NOT Osteoporosis”.
Donna was diagnosed with Osteoporosis back in 2020 at the age of 56 when she had an unexpected fall and broke her radius. A follow up DEXA scan revealed the osteoporosis in her spine was -2.9 and -2.0 in her hip. “This was a big shock for me as I had no symptoms and felt fit and well for my age”
Donna was told she had no option but to take alendronic acid for the next 5 years and then have another scan. Weary of the side effects she’d heard other women had experienced, Donna felt cast adrift.
In August, following a a discussion with a doctor at her Menopause Clinic, Donna decided to stop taking alendronic acid. “It was a scary decision to go drug-free but for me it was the right decision”.
Looking for alternative ways to combat her osteoporosis Donna discovered Margaret Martin and Sarah Meeks videos on YouTube. “Feeling much happier I eagerly continued with my research and discovered the YouTube channels for Margaret Martin and Sara Meeks, both excellent sources of information for anyone with Osteoporosis & both were recommending the Marodyne LiV plate”
After discovering the device was available in the UK she purchased her device in Spring 2021. When it arrived Donna started using her device straight away and found it simple to set up and use: “I usually read the news or a book and the time flies”.
Donna uses her device everyday alongside her twice weekly weight training sessions. Nearly three years after first learning she had osteoporosis, Donna had a REMs scan.
She was elated to find all her hard work had paid off and her diagnosis had improved from osteoporosis back to osteopenia.
“The results speak for themselves, and I feel empowered and committed to continue on my journey”.
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“Put simply, this device has given me back my life and restored my confidence.’
Jane Ryan, author of the ‘Missing Dad’ teen spy thriller series, has always led an active lifestyle; horse-riding, kayaking and dinghy sailing – you name it. At age 60, however, she suffered a fracture to her femur after tripping over and was subsequently diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Not wishing to sacrifice her active lifestyle or face the side effects of the osteo-drugs recommended by her GP, Jane sought an alternative. That’s when she discovered Marodyne LiV.
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‘Marodyne LiV is a life-changer for me. It has given me confidence that I can improve my bone health and regain my strength.’
Sylvia was just 53 when she was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis. A DEXA scan revealed she had very low bone density with her lower spine having a T-score of -5.6 T. X-rays also showed she had experienced multiple fractures in her lower and upper back over the previous three years.
It was around this time that, by chance, Sylvia discovered Marodyne LiV in a magazine. Eager to find a solution, Sylvia got in touch.
“I thought my outdoor activities in the sunshine and vitamin D supplements would maintain my strength and bone health: but I still had osteopenia!”
Louise was diagnosed with osteopenia – the condition that precedes osteoporosis – in 2012 aged 61. Despite leading a healthy, active outdoor lifestyle, Louise was concerned for her bone health after she broke her arm while travelling in Australia.
Louise knew she had to be proactive to avoid her bone health deteriorating into osteoporosis. She was keen to try Marodyne LiV and was the first UK patient to start using the device in August 2015.
Diagnosed with osteoporosis aged 56
Danah was diagnosed with osteoporosis in September 2020 having had osteopenia for three years. She found it quite a shock to have this diagnosis and see the deterioration compared to the one she had received three years previously, especially as she exercises a lot and eats healthily. Danah was advised to take alendronic acid but didn’t want to take medication.
Looking for a drug-free way to combat the disease, Danah opted for a combination of HRT and Marodyne LiV.
Judith was diagnosed with osteopenia after she insisted on having a DEXA scan. She had no symptoms and felt and looked fine in herself. However, when her older sister discovered her osteopenia had progressed to osteoporosis, Judith wanted to get checked herself.
Judith’s DEXA scan result prompted her to take preventative action to avoid her bone health deteriorating further. She upped her calcium intake, returned to doing weight training and started working out with a personal trainer. She also looked into other natural preventative options and found Marodyne LiV.
Emma had an early menopause at 42 and was told then to keep an eye on her bones. A few years later, aged 50, she had a DEXA scan which showed the start of osteopenia. Emma didn’t want to take medication so set about doing more exercise and committed to walking further and more often. She much prefers natural therapies to drugs and ensured a healthy intake of Vitamin D, Vitamin K and calcium supplements to give her bones a boost.
Looking for an extra way to help her bones, Emma turned to Marodyne LiV.
We are working together with Menohealth to create a society free from osteoporosis. Julie Robinson, founder of Menohealth, shares our ethos that prevention is better than ‘cure’ when managing menopause symptoms and actively encourages women to take control of their bodies at this time of their life.
“I’m reassured by the fact Marodyne LiV is clinically approved to prevent and combat osteoporosis and the science backing its effectiveness looks strong,” says Julie. “As a 100% natural way to boost bone health, Marodyne LiV sits well alongside our stance here at Menohealth of taking a holistic approach to healthcare. I have no hesitation in recommending women look at using Marodyne LiV alongside making healthy diet and lifestyle choices during menopause.”
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Danah Witkin, 57, London
Trevor Dyson, 66, Northamptonshire
Lis Harding, 79, Chester
Mavis Ahern, 73, Brecon
Geraldine Chamberlain, 67, Colchester
Lesley Wilkinson, 65, Ripon, North Yorkshire
Julie Arnold, 65, Beaconsfield
Judith Darling, 58, Shropshire
