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Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 8 8:12am | Replies (393)

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@sandrajhunt

Sounds like we are walking the same path. And i am definitely not anti drug. My husband had Parkinson’s and the drugs made his last years so much easier than it would have been without them. I too am rolling those osteo dice a little longer. My endocrinologist did say that he understood my reluctance and seemed ok with me trying a year of an intense natural approach. I had been half hearted about it but my score still went from -3.4 to -3.3. I just want to see what happens if i really work at it. If the next scan is still awful i will seriously consider the Evenity.
Is your trainer a specialist in osteoporosis? Maybe i should try to find one instead of trying it on my own.

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He is not an osteoporosis expert, although he is fast becoming one! He is highly educated, works out of a hospital rehab setting, so he’s experienced with older folks. The most important thing is that he listens to me….when I am in doubt about some movement, he adjusts it, but he also challenges me when I need a bit of encouragement to progress to a higher level of difficulty or increased weight. His program is always functional-movement oriented and always explains the why and how of each exercise. We moved VERY gradually, so over 18 months, I feel like I have come a long way, but everything was at a safe pace. It’s hard to find someone without a recommendation. I think you wrote that you had seen a physical therapist?? Might ask them. I started this whole process with physical therapy for a sore back (not a fracture) and she was good about proper form and helping me with that issue. Once I felt confident, I moved on with the trainer. Call your local hospital to see if they have any programs like this one. Local Ys usually have trainers on staff. It’s not cheap, but worth it if you find someone you trust.