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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 21 9:55am | Replies (232)
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@jenniferhope58

Have you assessed your fracture risk by using your t-score? Google FRAX assessment- if your 10 year risk is under 15% it's appears unlikely you'll need meds. If over 20%, it's likely you'll need them.

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babs10 | @babs10 | Feb 17 8:37am

My DXA results indicated an 18% risk so I'm in the gray area in between scores. On the Canadian FRAX chart, I was at 17%. If I'd had a fracture, it would be a no brainer for me, but I haven't and I fell twice in the mountains last summer training for a trek in the fall and had no problems so think (key word: think) my bone quality is decent. It's not an obvious choice for me. That said, my intense concern about a fracture is greater than my significant aversion to drugs.

Web MD: "If your FRAX score is 3% or more for hip fracture, or 20% or more for other major osteoporosis fractures, you are at increased risk of fracture. Your doctor may recommend treatment to reduce your fracture risk."

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