Hi everyone,
I'm new to this forum and fairly new to navigating life with osteoporosis. I was diagnosed just a couple of years ago, and I'm now 66. Before my diagnosis, I was fortunate to be in good health and didn’t take any medications. The osteoporosis came as a surprise and was only discovered after I suffered a vertebral fracture and was sent for a DEXA scan.
My initial bone density results were quite severe: a T-score of -5.5 in the lumbar spine, -3.8 at the femoral neck, and -3.9 in the hip. I recently completed a year of Evenity with no side effects, and thankfully, there has been some improvement. My most recent scores are: lumbar spine -4.8, femoral neck -3.6, and hip -3.3.
Now, my doctor is recommending that I start Prolia. I'm struggling with her comment that I will likely on it “for the rest of my life.” That really gave me pause. I’m doing my best to support my bones through diet, supplements, and regular weight-bearing exercise, but I know medication is likely necessary to preserve the gains I've made and help prevent future fractures.
Is Prolia truly the only next step? And does it usually mean a lifelong commitment? I’d really appreciate hearing from others who’ve been down this road — your experiences and advice would mean a lot.
Thank you so much.