@mahonlye
OP is a complicated disease, compounded by the medications that work better for some than others, and with some terrible side effects. I was recently diagnosed at 69 years with spinal Deg Disc Disease and as result I have scoliosis in my lower spine. PT helped a lot with specific exercises, I also bike and swim as often as I can. Never took HRT, and was menopausal at 52. Dexascan with good numbers and have never suffered a fracture. I realize I need to take care of my spine if I want to have a good quality to my remaining years. Recently OB put me on Estrogen cream which has helped my bladder ( uti type symptoms) and vaginal dryness. I also find that my back pain from scoliosis is better on the days I use the estrogen. OB does not consider the Estrogen a long term treatment, and I cannot use every week due to side effects. I also recently started a statin Atorvastain Liquid as my stomach could not tolerate most other statin pills. My research revealed that statins can help with BMD in low doses. There are alot of studies linking this effect, but has not been proven. What I have found is when I take the statin my back pain decreases. Statins are also known to be anti inflammatory, and I am hopeful that I won’t progress to OP, that my BMD will stabilize, only time will tell. You are your own best friend when it comes to medications, recommend do research and listen to your doctors and ask questions.