Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and I am terrified

What is your T-score? I felt the exact same way when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and a T-score of -4.5. I felt very fragile. Many women freak out with a T-score of, for example, -3.2. My next scan showed -4.7, so I went on Tymlos for two years and ended up with a T-score of -3.8, which I was thrilled with. After the first year on Tymlos I felt stronger and began carefully bending and lifting, but no twisting. I am halfway through a year of Evenity and feeling good. I'm excited to see what my T-score will be at the end of the treatment.

My prayers are with you🤗🤗 I discovered 1 yr ago I have very severe Vertigo and have fallen and broken almost every bone in my body and head. Dr. PUTING me on shots no idea name. I just want to ask you to. Stay positive as hard as it sounds we will all be praying for you🙏🙏🤗🤞
I have no fix Depression and find it hard to be positive but it is essential so we MUST DO IT. 🤗🤗🌹🙏🌹

You have developed a “phobia” (mental fear and anxiety) around this. I suggest you consult with your doctor asap! We ALL age, our bodies change differently a d we “adapt.” From what you wrote, you need support in adapting to lower your anxiety levels. There are techniques, books, talk therapies, and/or medications. Please reach out because you are cherished by others. Thoughts of suicide are never the answer! As it causes others so much pain! (Speaking from experience here)

Shelly Gladstein from OsteoBoston just posted this link

Here is your "playback" from Tuesday night:
"Bone Density Success - Members share strategies for their improved scores"

@gravity3
I’m thrilled to know your osteoporosis has improved after a year on Evenity. I’ve been on the injections for 7 months with minimal side effects and would love to know what your doctor put you on after Evenity to lock in your new bone growth.
Happy Holidays

@loriesco I assure you, I am doing SO MUCH BETTER now! I don't know if there's a date on my original comment but it was a couple months ago and many things have changed since then. I have a mental health therapist now, someone who specializes in helping people cope with the fears associated with aging. While I still have episodes of anxiety, I am so much better at coping with them now. I wake up every morning and say out loud, "I am not a victim. I am strong and healthy and I'm going to get up and enjoy the day." And on the couple of occasions when I've gone to the "dark place in my mind" again, I just say, "Nope. You're not going there" and I focus on something else. I know that's not the answer. I also speak from experience, having lost my dad that way when I was 14. It might put me out of my own pain (or maybe not - who knows what happens after?) but one thing is for certain, and that is it would cause my family devastating pain. And why would I do that to them when I love them so much? Another thing that helped tremendously is reading all of the supportive comments on this thread! And so many success stories! I had made the mistake of joining a "support group" on Facebook and it was nothing but horror stories about living with osteoporosis. That's what made me go to the thoughts of suicide. I hadn't yet learned that those stories are the exception, not the rule, and that most people live good lives in spite of it. So thank you for your caring comments!

@lezzzlie

He recommended Prolia. Although I have taken it several times I am still not comfortable with going down this path at 77. I've had minimal side effects - some leg discomfort. The dilemma is that I have already had 5 years on fosamax. My endocrinologist suggested that I try a smaller dose of reclast then perhaps a drug holiday, then return to Prolia in a few years if I live that long. I am wrestling with a decision but I have time. How about you?

We seem to have a number of new members in the osteoporosis club. If you have not seen this from one of our members, it might be of interest.

@gravity3
Sorry I thought I was responding to a gal on Evenity that had good results. I’m also 77 and have been on Evenity for 7 months with minimal side effects other than sore joints for a couple days. I’ll look into your Prolia after my 12th month. I hope you’re doing well. I’m grateful to medical professionals to keep me going. Happy Holidays

@lezzzlie

It may be me who got that wrong. I often get lost in the threads here. What is your doc suggesting post evenity?
Happy holidays to you too.