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Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 10 5:31pm | Replies (288)
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Thanks for your reply mayblin.
Here are my T-scores: -2.7 spine, -2.2 hip, -2.6 femoral neck. FRAX was not calculated due to a T- score below -2.5 for the spine or femoral neck.
I had an N-Telopeptide urine test which showed 33 nM BCE/mM Cr.
I am taking Jinteli 1 mg/5mcg.
My endocrinologist wants me to take Fosamax and stay on the Jinteli. My GP, who ordered the urine test, recommended taking only Jinteli.

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mayblin | @mayblin | Jul 13 2:55pm

Thanks for sharing!

If you are interested in calculating your FRAX score, you can use the following link:
https://frax.shef.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9
In case your DXA includes TBS score, then FRAXPlus gives a more accurate FRAX score.

I think it's worth asking your endocrinologist whether adding Fosamax to your current HRT is necessary or offer additional benefits - especially if your uNTX shows adequate suppression (what's your lab reference range and/or your baseline?), your FRAX score low, and that your DXA results are improving.

The estrogen dose in Jinteli 1mg/5mcg is a standard one used in osteoporosis prevention. Are you considering exploring bioidentical form of HRT if you plan to use for a few years in the future?

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