← Return to Severe osteoporosis at age 29. Is Calcichew and D3 enough?

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@hmoon I am concerned for you, since you are relying on calcium, D3 and estrogen to try to reverse pretty severe bone density issues. I am unclear why an endocrinologist would not prescribe Evenity or, if your parathyroid is working, Forteo or Tymlos. I am wondering if only the latter two are available where you are and the endocrinologist is first making sure your parathyroid is working well. My spine was -3.7 when I fractured 3 lumbar vertebrae in one moment, which permanently altered my life in terms of pain and what I can do. You are only 29 and I don't want that for you! Please be careful until the doctor can explain this (or you have seen another doctor). I don't know how the medical system works in Ireland and if there are long waits but it seems fairly urgent.

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I give kudos ro the endo for treating her as a whole person and not just bones or some other part. That seems to be a rarity today. Possibly the endo has prioritized addressing her lack of hormones which is causing the bone loss among other consequences. She is addressing bone loss but seemingly keeping that in perspective. Once the hormones are stabilized, then it might be evaluation time.

Plus hmoon's body might appreciate a step approach rather than bring assaulted in too many directions at one time