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Osteoporosis: What tests confirm diagnosis and treatment options?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 20 7:39pm | Replies (41)Comment receiving replies
Lee,
My osteoporosis was diagnosed because I had spontaneous fractures of my spine.
There were seven vertebrae fractures when I was told that I had to go on for Forteo, Timlos , or Evenity.
The endocrinologist told me if I did not do that I would end up in a wheelchair.
Get a copy of the book called “Good Bones”. It explains a lot and helped me make my decision to go on Forteo.
Good luck.
Blessings,
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Replies to "Lee, My osteoporosis was diagnosed because I had spontaneous fractures of my spine. There were seven..."
I'm sorry to hear about your fractures! I am 58 yrs old, thin and one year into Letrozole for breast cancer which has already put me deep into osteoporois. My endocrinologist suggested Fosamax or Reclast given high risk of spine fractures but I am petrified of the side effects given I already have terrible jaw pain due to a dislocated disc and who knows if I will need a crown soon since old fillings need to be replaced. I may punt but wonder how much damage the Letrozole I need to stay on for 10 yrs will do to my density. Were your numbers really low and did you have pain with spine fractures? May I ask your age? xo
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@@06111945cc glad you found Keith McCormick's book "Great Bones."