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Is 3% annual gain in bone density a realistic goal?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 5 6:49pm | Replies (11)
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In reading the Alendronate statement, I see that for men the average first year gain in BMD at the spine is 5.3%, If assumed the same for a second year, I could get to Osteopenia status in two years. But 2 years of high chance of fracture is daunting. The side effects of the alternatives, Evenity, Forteo, and Tymlos are also daunting. Thanks to those who directed me to look at those options. I will talk about those options and a plan with my doctor.

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formisc | @formisc | Feb 5 6:49pm

If i am not wrong, the % gain is based on the actual bone density value in g/cm2. So with 2 years of 5.3% gain per annum, the expected bone density would be:

Pre-treatment BMD in g/cm2 x 1.053 x 1.053

The new bone density would then translate to a new T-Score which has to be below 2.5 to fall within the osteopaenia range

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