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Scared by latest DEXA showing severe osteoporosis. Need advice.
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Dear group:
My wife was recently diagnosed with advanced/severe osteoperosis. She has DEXA scores ranging from -4.1 to -5.2 for lower lumbar area. I am researching this and this seems very severe. Her family doctor wants her to go on Evanity right away for a year. My wife also is also weak on her left side due to previous surgery in brain. She is only 59 and we have a special needs daughter, so life is demanding. We are concerned with jumping right into a heavy duty drug, but the DEXA scores are so high that I am very concerned. And we also have extensive dental work that needs to be done which can be complicated when on these drugs. Does anyone have any suggerstions for this newbie into this world of bone health? With many thanks.... We are looking also for a really good endocrinologist (in Florida)
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I am so sorry you are having to deal with all of this. My heart goes out to you with the demands of caring for a special needs daughter. I shared your concerns with a "heavy duty drug" when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis (DEXA -4.2). I went on Evenity, myself, for a year and am glad I took my doctor's advice. With regard to dental work, you might want to find out -- from her doctor -- how big of a risk it actually is for her.
When I was first diagnosed, I spent far too much time on the internet seeking information. At some point, I had to place faith in my medical team and not concern myself with the contradicting findings from medical studies, the (often) horror stories of others, and the well-meaning advice of those who faced their own set of challenges on this journey. I am learning that there is no one-size-fits-all solution. And, if I am going to place my bets on the best outcome for me, I have to listen to my own doctors.
Good luck! Your wife and your daughter are lucky to have you.
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@robandsandra
I’m sorry she is going through this. Having a concerned, helpful, and loving spouse is so important. If I was your wife I would follow doctor’s orders. The doctor and dentist should be kept informed about the medication, and dental work .The dentist will make the decision whether to treat her, and when.
The advice I have been given from my Dr is to “stop catastrophing”.
In other words, stop assuming the worst. When you do that it causes everyone to stress exactly when they need to relax.
Listen to the doctor. If the medicine will help her, why hesitate? I’m taking Prolia shots twice a year. I go to the dentist with no problems.
“Doctor Google” is not always our friend.
I’m praying for your wife. I’m praying for you.