strontium ralonate? I have been taking strontium citrate. take only late at night so it does not compete with the calcium.

From a WebMD.com article on strontium and osteoporosis:

"In several European countries and Australia, a patented form of strontium, called strontium ranelate (Protelos), is available as a prescription medication for the treatment and prevention of osteoporosis and related fractures. Protelos is not approved in the U.S.; however, unpatentable forms of the element, such as strontium citrate, are widely available as nutritional supplements in supermarkets and health food stores"

"Competing with calcium" doesn't mean just that it would compete with a calcium supplement but that it replaces calcium that is in your bones.

after 20 years of bone scans and every one showing less density every time this last year is the first time I have one that is going the other way.

Glad there's improvement, but you should keep this in mind--and heed the guidance:

"it's important to note that while strontium may increase bone density, improvements seen on bone density testing may appear more impressive than they really are. That's because strontium in bone can affect interpretation of bone mineral testing. If you are taking strontium regularly, you should let the radiologist know before you have the bone mineral density test."


sheila