Post Evenity DEXA numbers

@sunny65 it seems you might have conflicting PT needs: lean forward for bulging disc and stay straight for osteoporosis and fracture! I withdraw my post in some ways since I did not take into account the bulging disc!

Thank you for info on Margaret Martin. I am sure these are good exercises. Neurosurgeon I went today morning recommended new therapist. I been very cautious but willing to try. I had a long chat over phone with him today . He uses various techniques. Seems like familiar with osteoporosis and spine fractures. He said that he does massages. I think that at this point I’d do anything to get out of this misery. I really want my life back. It’s hard to believe that just short 3 month ago I didn’t have a back pain( old fractures were healed) and I was walking every day 4-5 miles. Not sure why suddenly this pain came from nowhere. At the beginning my pain doctor told me that it’s coming from bulging disc. Today I was told by neurosurgeon that pain mainly is related to my osteoporosis. I am not sure who to believe. Ready for Evenity, new therapy which ever works.

Thank you for your opinion @windyshores . Just wanted to give you an update. I just got full results from my visit to neurosurgeon today. He noticed on my MRI that I have an Annular tear and this is the cause of debilitating pain. ( no one else told me this yet ) I guess I just have to find right physical therapy as soon as I can.Maybe acupuncture can help. Surgery is not an option right now.

Wow @sunny65 you have done such a great job getting an answer for yourself- and avoiding harm. I truly apologize for responding with only the fracture in mind!

I looked it up and this article has info on treatment too. You have a really good neurosurgeon it seems and I hope you find a good PT too.
https://www.verywellhealth.com/what-is-an-annular-tear-296744

I just got a referral to a comprehensive pain management program that includes doctor, psychologist, PT, OT etc. I wonder if you can find a good program as well. Massage has helped me but it doesn't last and I am hoping to strengthen back muscles to help with all the fractures.

Good luck and again, so happy you pursued a thorough answer and are so good at taking care of yourself.

Thank you so much for the article. Not sure how I got this problem, but probably this is a combination of different events . Interesting about comprehensive pain management. Please let me know how it works. I appreciate all your input and opinions you been sharing with me. You are so resourceful . I just started reading Great Bones by Keith McCormick. Very interesting.

Yes. I was on Forteo for six months and Tymlos for six months. No side effects. Some gains.

Thank you! I have previously been on Reclast for 5 years and Prolia for 2 years. I am hoping I get some gains from Evenity. I have had 4 sets of shots.

Thank you!

@pami since Evenity is relatively new and using it to follow up Prolia even newer, your info will be extremely helpful to others! Hope you have excellent gains.

Thank you. I will post my results in March 2025 when I get my next Dexa Scan. I did feel that I possibly lost some gains from Prolia when I started Evenity. I had some back pain and was very careful for 2 months.