@rudysmom TBS is software that gives you information on the microstructure of your bones - how strong they are. It's a score about quality not density.

I’d pay money for your scores! This diagnosis can feel overwhelming, and the treatment recommendations aren’t all over the place which makes it even harder. When I was first diagnosed, I was honestly paralyzed with fear and didn’t even want to move. A lot of that reaction came from the first doctor I saw - she completely terrified me.

With time, though, it settles. You’ll find your footing, learn what makes sense for you, and do what you need to do to take good care of your bones. Best wishes.

@rudysmom
I cried too. I am 68 and have never had a break and no family history of breaks. I have 3 older sisters and none were on any meds except my oldest who is now 86, has hiked in Colorado every year including last year. She went off Fosamax because it made her quality of life less. I wish I had your scores. My T score for hip is - 3.2 and lumbar spine is -2.7 . I walk, do free weights and resistance and get the my calcium from food and powdered Calcium Citrate( mix into smoothies) because it is more easily absorbed. Good luck. Your life is not your moms. Your choices are not hers. Not all women who have osteoporosis( almost every woman after menopause has some degree) will have a fracture. Work on your balance and pray about it. Stay positive and move forward with determination and not fear ! xo

@rudysmom
TBS is a bone quality score based on your dexa bone score. REMS also can give you a bone quality score.

You said in the post "My mother died at the age of 84 from a broken hip and when I read those results, I had a flashback to her dying alone at night in a nursing home and that would be soon be me. " I assumed osteoporosis, but obviously it could just be a bad fall.

There is no reason to be depressed about this. You have found a potential problem and it can be addressed. You just need to do some research, talk with your doctor and decide what works best for you. As many have said they would gladly have your scores plus no fractures what great news.

The femoral area does take the longest to change, just the nature of the bone. So the sooner you decide what intervention you wish to use the better. But this is just a research and planning problem not a "crying all weekend" problem.

Please feel empowered, do your research. You can change this situation for the better and there is no reason that you can't live a long and active life.

@rudysmom
Dear Rudysmom,
The most important thing to do, is educate yourself and build a team that supports you .
Please read Great Bones by Dr McCormick - it is an insightful and hopeful reference for osteo. At times it can be detailed but stick with it. You must began to understand the underlying factors that contribute to this disease and approach from a whole body health veiwpoint. I have 3 endos, a fabulous PCP, a bone consultat and, a bone PT ( and I went to a therapist for a while becasue I was so fearful) . Margaet MartinPT is online and has fabulous excerecises and prgrams for strenght. God guide you to what you need and send healing light. Create a vision for you life. Be hopeful.