Osteoporosis quite severe if I started hrt now will it help . I am 74

Thank you for your information.

I am aware there are many problems associated with DEXA scans. McCormick lists and explores them in his 'Great Bones.'

I think one of the techs may possibly have done a lousy job of positioning me on the scan that showed my hip osteoporosis DX. A year later, a different tech took a lot of time to position me 'just so' and I was back to hip osteopenia. Both scans normal on spine.

The second DEXA was also after 2 Prolia injections, which then required a relay med to quit the Prolia. But I wonder whether I was actually diagnosed correctly; have another DEXA scan coming up in June.

Will also look for TBS for that next scan. The closest REM is a 7 hour drive.

I found no online DEXA videos from a Dr. Susan Ott who you referenced. She is apparently an MD who seems eminently qualified.

In contrast, there are a lot of videos posted by a 'Dr.' Susan Brown, who is NOT an MD but has a PhD in anthropology so therefore calls herself 'Dr.' I always try to verify the bio of people who give healthcare info online.

I ran across Brown's prolific video output when I first starting looking into osteoporosis but did not feel comfortable getting healthcare info from an anthropologist, even if she also claims to be a 'certified' nutritionist. She appears however to have an amazingly successful osteoporosis business catering to those who fear/want to avoid meds.

may I ask you for how long raloxifene (the med to maintain the gain) after being on forteo or tymlos should be taken? thanks

Nelluna I get a bone density scan every year, so the decision to go back on Forteo was based on that. The endocrinologist wanted me to try Evenity, but my insurance would only approve Forteo because I had it before and it was effective. I am grateful for that, because I was nervous about Evenity. I've only had initial side effects with Forteo that have now completely passed at the 6 month mark. Taken at night, it is very doable and has been very well researched as a medication for Osteoporosis .

Thank you very much for your reply! I'm having dexa scan every year as well but panicking on starting medications... I am thinking about starting Forteo, I have the appt with endocrinologist in July. I really appreciate your reply as I needed to talk about it with someone who has osteoporosis as I"m having anxiety about this diagnosis for 3 years already

Hello, Yes it is very frightening and I have also spent a very long time researching the drugs which is why, rightly or wrongly at my age, to start BHRT to try and prevent further bone loss and hopefully strengthen my bones. I am only at the first stage of the BHRT so won't take a REMS test for at least 6 months.

@tiny28
I had that follow up with the gyno office, saw a different doctor. It was a very bad experience.
My appointment was for 11:30. The doctor didn’t see me until 12:15. She sat there shrugging her shoulders for 15 minutes, no answers. She said HRT didn’t cause dizziness or palpitations!!
Her only advice was that I should do heavy lifting! I told her I’ve already had 6 fractures, I don’t think heavy lifting would be a good idea!
She told me that I need clearance from my cardiologist to continue on HRT. I doubt my symptoms are heart related.
I just saw my cardiologist in January, I’m good!! He gave me the ok then to start HRT, he saw nothing that would cause an issue.
I’m so very upset. I just feel like giving up.
I feel like I should call the doctor I saw originally and tell him what happened.
How have you been feeling since reducing your dosage?

Hi sondra, please persevere, I dropped to just the utrogestan at night then after 9 dsgs started at half a pump of oestrogen gel on thigh. I haven’t bad the palpitations, I am a bit dizzy but I think that is because sometimes I take a minute dose 12 mg lyrica only when I have to my my dreadful nerve pain from SI joint. So I can sleep. I am trying hard to stay on the bhrt as it’s my choice. Stick with it and see if we can both progress.

Sorry for the text errors

@tiny28
Thank you for the quick reply. I will not be able to go back on the HRT until my cardiologist gives the ok.
You know, if I had never said anything to a doctor about my symptoms, I would have still been on the HRT. maybe I could have adjusted to dose myself by cutting the patch in half or something, and given my body a chance to get used to the hormones again. Every time I do the right thing, I get bit.

Your endocrinologist will suggest something specific to your bone density results and what you have already tried. I thought HRT was more maintenance and prevention, but not an actual bone builder? I was diagnosed at age 50, and I am 67 now. Sounds like you actually have done well till now! Best of luck to you : )