First of all, I would say that your Tscores,
compared to most people who NEED to get on osteoporosis medications, are excellent. Your -2.6 Tscore is on the edge of osteopenia. I didn’t see your FRAX score. I would take into account what your FRAX score is before starting medication . I remember seeing somewhere (maybe the NIH) that medication is not required as long as your FRAX rate is below 20%, you have not fractured, and you are in the osteopenia range.
I hope this helps. Educate yourself before starting the meds. If you decide to start taking them, make sure your doctor knows to test your CTX and P1NP (bone turnover markers) before starting the meds, then repeating those tests every 3-4 months to make sure the meds are doing what they are supposed to be doing! If your doctor doesn’t know what I am talking about, look for another one.
Here is the link to calculate your FRAX score;
https://www.fraxplus.org/calculation-tool
It is never too late to start eating better and do more exercises, especially while you decide which path to take. Listen to some podcasts by Margie Bissinger, Dr Doug Lucas and Sarah Mapes about osteoporosis. They have helped me to be more educated and NOT so scared about the diagnosis, especially if you are a healthy person (other than the OP)!!
Also, don’t BEND over to pick up things or touch your toes anymore! Make sure you hip hinge! Watch videos from people I mentioned above on proper lift techniques, how to exercise, etc.
I wasn't sure if FRAX (using another term) was on my Dexa report. This is the only report I received. Truly appreciate your advice, knowledge and feel a little relief I don't need to make an immediate decision. Research more as a whole. Mainly because I haven't broken/fractured any bones and need to prevent one, while I continue my research.
Thank you also for the extra "don't do" I actually stretch standing & sitting legs out -touching my toes. I will no longer be doing that and bending over at waist.
Thanks again. Please continue to send more info/research if you feel it will help me.