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Afraid it the treatment meds for osteoporosis
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I am in the same situation. I'm 75, 117 lbs and have a small build, with my worst Dexa score in my spine at -4. I can't take Forteo or Tymlos due to parathyroid issues. For me, Evenity is too new. My Dr wants me to take Fosamax, but I've decided not to take it because I've read that bisphosphonates don't actually reduce fracture risk very much. I take calcium, vitamin D, a collagen product containing Fortibone, walk and exercise. I hope I don't regret my decision to go drug free as I know my fracture risk is high.
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@daisy17
I too have similar dexascan scores and won’t take the osteoporosis drugs. I am 75 weighing just 48kg . BMI of 17.3. I am eating a sensible diet but can’t do much dairy . I started fortibone six months ago and calcium with D3 and K2. Walk every day but can’t weight train due to lumbar spine problem and am waiting for an operation. No fractures at all. My bones might not be dense due to the fact that they are small!! My rheumatologist agrees with that. I had a fall during a house move down some indoor stairs onto a hard floor five years ago and no bones broken at all!! I pray each day that I am doing the right thing as I am very sensitive to medication of any kind.