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Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 2 11:41am | Replies (259)Comment receiving replies
I was recently diagnosed - at 69 - with spinal osteoporosis. (I have had scoliosis since adolescence and osteopenia for many years. No pain, but some stiffness. I avoid standing....was on bisphosphonates in my 50s, but femoral hip score was/is not bad, so new doc advised discontinuation of meds.)
...am seeing an endocrinologist Tuesday and will read relevant med. journal abstracts on medications before then.
...will ask about P.T. I have been doing water exercise, stationary bicycle, and other gym machines on low settings....stopped treadmill because of ankle problem, but could go back now....don’t know how much weight bearing exercise is actually good for spine....will get 2nd opinion before taking meds.
How are you doing with medication, etc.? There is a lot more research needed, so it’s good to share info. Thanks! Lisa
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@mslw It sounds as if we are similar points, although I never had scoliosis. I was diagnosed with osteopenia in January 2014 and recently had another DEXA scan and have full-blown, somewhat severe osteoporosis so I am trying to get as informed as possible and to do what will be most helpful.
I hope you will post what the endo says and prescribes -- medications, PT, etc. I too generally do water exercise, recumbent bike and go to the gym. I prefer the elliptical to the treadmill. I have been recovering from a fractured femur fracture so hopefully I will be able to get back to the health club with the water exercises and gym this week. I will be seeing a rheumatologist about my osteoporosis but the earliest I can get is December. I know that some people go to endocrinologists for osteoporosis and some go to rheumatologists and wonder if the two different specialities take different approaches.
From the research I have read so far, and the input I have gotten on Connect, I think Tymlos may be the best medication for me but I won't know until I have the appointment in December.
JK