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Is the doctor an endocrinologist and is she/he well trained in treating osteoporosis
Do your research. Read as much as you can here.
The current thinking is that a patient starts with an anabolic like tymlos forteo or evenity. But I am not a healthcare professional. Sequencing these drugs is very important. Question, question, question! What is your rational for suggesting this drug? What are you suggesting comes after this drug, etc., .how will we know that the drug is working?
I'm sure you will get many helpful responses here.
There is so much to learn about osteoporosis and it's treatment. It may be helpful to us here if you could share your age and dexa scan scores. Have you had any fractures? Ask all of the questions here that you can
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Doctor is GP & recommends Fosamax, Prolia or Reclast. Anabolics never mentioned.
Have been researching but a lot of conflicting info so the confusion :(.
Have started a list of questions & will be adding your suggested questions as well—thank you!
What do you mean by ‘sequencing drugs—have a graduated action plan in case initial medication doesn’t work, then go to next medication?
Last DEXA scan was 4 years ago—osteopenia diagnosis but no medication suggested at that time. Requested to have DEXA scan test done & the results now show (based on osteopenia borderline diagnosis):
4.7% decrease Lumbar Spine
7.6% decrease Left Femoral Neck (left total hip)
10.1% decrease Right Femoral Neck (right total hip).
Over ten years ago, had fractured tail bone from slipping on ice—healed w no problem but does ache at times.
Appreciate your input!!