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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 25 4:47pm | Replies (14)
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@hungrybirder I have scoliosis too so thanks for bringing that possible factor in DEXA's up. Taking a couple of years off seems like a good middle road.

If your scores are osteoporotic you could ask your doctor about a bone builder- Forteo, Tymlos or, probably, Evenity. The arm is, I believe, cortical bone and the spine is trabecular so that is another thing to think about. Evenity might be a good choice in that regard. Check with your doctor on that too!

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hungrybirder | @hungrybirder | Jun 22 12:45pm

Hope your scoliosis is minor. I've had mine since childhood (you too?) but see that osteoporosis can cause spinal issues resulting in scoliosis. There are some European authors that suggest the DEXA results of women with scoliosis require a more detailed evaluation evaluation of T scores at each vertebra to make a diagnosis. Possibly that is what my endocrinologist was thinking when she brought up my L2 score. I'm sure I'll know more after my next scan and visit ... at least I hope so.
Will keep you posted. Thanks for you advice.

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