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Has anyone treated their osteoporosis without drugs?
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I just got diagnosed with osteoporosis I am 59 years old my t-scores are -3.3 lumbar spine negative 1.9 on the left femoral neck and negative 1.5 on left hip. My doctor sent me to a PA which told me I had choice of three medicines and told me I needed to walk a lot. I'm taking a lot of vitamin supplements on my own I don't know what I'm doing I need some help I'm very distraught and don't know what to do I have two weeks to decide if I want to try these three medicines I don't feel as if she knows anything about me or my history what should I do?
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@rockettgirl I am sorry to hear this. I too, was diagnosed a few months ago. I am 64 and have lumbar and hip scores similar to yours. I still have not decided on any medication; at this time I am concentrating my efforts on supplements, proper diet and high intensity resistance impact training.
I was also very scared but found some very positive podcasters who educated me about osteoporosis.
First, before starting any medications, find out if you have underlying issues. Your doctor should test you for various things like; vitamin D deficiency, PTH, celiac disease, etc. I will add a picture at the bottom for tests to rule underlying issues.
Second, find out what your FRAX score is.
Third, if you decide to start on meds, make sure your doctor tests your P1NP and CTX levels before starting treatment and 3-6 months after.
Don’t forget, your tscore which measures your bone QUANTITY is just ONE aspect concerning your bones. Bone QUALITY is just as important.
You can look for some of these people on YouTube. They have many educational videos on osteoporosis; Dr Doug Lucas, Margie Bissinger, Kevin Ellis, OsteoBoston, Sarah Mapes, Dr Keith McCormick
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@rockettgirl , A PA I seen last week have me 3 options and I know nothing about any of them. Can anyone advise me? Reclast, Prolia or Fosomax. I can't get into the endocrinologist or the rheumatologist in St. Louis Mo until March 2026. I don't feel this PA has given me any advice about nutrition , the 3 choices of medications I have to choose from and also she never advised me on exercises. Can someone please give me some advice? ❤️