@piemonte you are so very fortunate to have a medical professional that works with you. It’s wonderful that at 77 your bone density is so good, as well as your thyroid. I’m 72 and I have been brutal to my bones since I was a child. I was a dancer for years, and every little injury you get, someone would come running to give you a steroid shot to keep you dancing. In all fairness, I believe this was before they realized how bad corticosteroids are on your bones. Water under the bridge.

Good luck with the Budesonide! I hope it treats you well.