Is osteoporosis reversible??

is this disease actually reversible? all i can find is about prevention! :( and does anyone know how long a person has to take the depo shot before it can cause this disease???? i'm only 29 and my teeth have always been in great condition. i just stopped taking depo a month or so ago and all of a sudden my tooth just crumbled lastnight!! :( i took depo for 2 years. i'm not saying it caused it, but i am curious to the real cause????

Ask a doctor.

Even if you have already suffered a fracture, it's not too late to protect yourself from more problems. Here are some steps that can slow or even reverse bone loss and prevent future breaks:

Get your calcium and vitamin D. These two nutrients offer powerful protection against fractures. They are found in low-fat dairy products, dark green leafy vegetables, and fortified juices, breads, and cereals. Studies have also found that daily calcium and vitamin D supplements for people over 65 can help cut the risk of breaking a bone. Experts recommend that men and women get about 1,000 mg of calcium and 400 IU of vitamin D per day. After menopause, women should increase their calcium intake to 1,500 mg per day. Elderly individuals who may not spend much time in the sun may need to increase their vitamin D intake to 800 IU per day. Exposure to sunlight causes the body to naturally make vitamin D.

Get regular exercise. "Weight-bearing" exercises such as walking, running, stair climbing, dancing, and resistance exercises like weight lifting will improve your bone density while giving you extra strength, agility, and balance to prevent falls.

Take your medicine. Doctors have an impressive arsenal of tools for protecting and rebuilding your bones. Estrogen replacement therapy at the time of menopause slows rapid bone loss. Men with low testosterone levels may benefit from hormone replacement. Medicines known as SERMs (selective estrogen receptor modulators), such as Evista, protect bones like estrogen does, but without the potential breast cancer risk associated with estrogen. Other drugs used to prevent osteoporosis include the bisphosphonates Fosamax and Actonel. Once osteoporosis is diagnosed, all of these medicines plus a drug called Miacalcin may be used to treat the condition. This last drug may also be helpful in reducing osteoporosis-related pain.

Avoid falls. Falls cause about 90% of all fractures in older people, so preventing them is the best protection. One of the best ways to prevent falls is by getting regular exercise, which enhances balance, strength, and coordination. For extra protection, wear sturdy shoes with rubber soles, remove tripping and slipping hazards from your floor (loose wires, cords, throw rugs, etc.), make sure all stairways have secure handrails, keep your house well-lit, and place rubber mats or nonskid tape in the bathtub or shower, and in the kitchen near the stove and sink. Also be aware that some medicines may increase your risk of falling by causing drowsiness or lightheadedness. Your doctor may be able to offer alternatives. As with any medical problem, it is always best to consult your personal physician.

As far as your teeth, you might have a problem with acid building up in your system causing your problem. Check with your dentist.
no its no reversible. I'm in a nutrition class right now and just finished a paper on this subject. All you can do is prevent future problems. Calcium is so very important in a women's early years.