Osteoporosis bone density test. Did you get yours? How did you do?

Isn’t the company Life Extensions?

@barbaradh I don't think so. I feel, from my experience of fractures, that it is important to update info. Tymlos and Forteo do not cause brittle bones. They grow new bone. The other meds do have that risk over time.

The word "shatter" is pretty dramatic and is actually a physically different matter from "fracture." My son's knee "shattered" into many pieces. My vertebrae collapsed (compression fracture) and my friend's arm "broke" and healed. "Shattered" bones are certainly hard to heal.

I am not pro or against meds- it depends on the situation. But accuracy in info is important.

-3.5 was the score. Severe osteoporosis.

I’m also 78. Last year had a fall snd five months later resulted in three burst compression fractures. Prior to that my last DEXA in March 2022 showed -2.5 in spine and less in hips. That number was an increase to the hood in spine by .7 percent. I would never go near any of the drugs especially Prolia after my doctor warned that getting off at any point your bones will begin to crumble. I’m doing the Stronger Bone Program by Kevin Ellis online snd it’s been invaluable. Helped immensely eliminate by my fears of another fracture. I have taken BoneUp by Jarrow for many years after a chemist in Austin lectured on this topic of bone loss and said that mycrystalline hydroxyapatite was the only form of calcium that could actually build bone!! BoneUp is fantastic and uses several of the newest linked vitamins to building stronger bones including Strontium. I’m watching protein getting at least 90 grams a day and walking over 10 miles a month on treadmill at 1.8. Was released by my orthopedic surgeon end of January snd have been doing fine. No more fractures. Occasionally lower back discomfort I think from my Spondylolethesis Grade 1 at L4/L5. Had it over 20 years.

@whilloba can you please clarify whether your spine or hip was sores, and whethter you got worse or better? The negative numbers can be confusing.

"Prior to that my last DEXA in March 2022 showed -2.5 in spine and less in hips." (This would mean your hips were worse, is that what you intended?)

"That number was an increase to the hood in spine by .7 percent" (This would mean your spine got better if it went from -3.2 to -2.5 but I don't think that was what you intended. Instead your spine DECREASED by -.7, is that right? From -1.8 to -2.5????

No. All I was saying was that my spine got better by 7 percent per the doctor interpreting it for me. My hip has never been as bad as my spine.

Shatter is a term used for bones that break on impact. The MR images will show particles of bone arrayed from the break. Those particles don't make it back to the site of fracture. They can be absorbed by the body eventually, but can cause problems if they lodge in nerves.
Osteoporosis fractures in the vertebra are compaction fractures that never regain their original shape and heal compacted.
I also think it important to understand anabolic osteoporosis medications don't cause brittle bone. Instead they enhance the flexibility of bone through remodeling.

I had my first REMS Echolight scan yesterday and was thrilled to learn my bones are very strong and I’m not at risk for fracture. I was being led by rheumatologists and DOs to do Prolia or Reclast. Having had 2 injections of Prolia and experiencing hair shedding in clumps, I wanted to explore other options. Of course, I was totally stressed hearing I could have spontaneous fractures of the spine. Well, I do not need to put any of this poison in my system. I truly cannot understand why REMS Echolight (uses Ultrasound; no radiation) is not universally used here in the U.S.! Please check to see if there is a REMS in your state. Of course, diet, weights and supplements are critical to maintain my strong bones!