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@debbie1956 my endocrinologist won’t prescribe HRT. Im 69 she says it won’t help my bone loss much at this point, although I could certainly use the other benefits it provides.
Maybe my blood pressure is an issue with HRT as well. I’m going to revisit this with another MD next month.
Thanks for your insightful post. Best of luck. I think the spine improvement is a win. I’ve been struggling to stay on Tymlos so far 7 months. No idea what else I will even take after or instead of. They suggest Prolia…..I can’t take oral biophosphates. I exercise a lot.
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@lightlifts just a thought, but when my new doctor was willing to put me on BHRT at age 68, after doing all the testing, she specifically asked about menopausal symptoms. Basically, she asked, "You ARE experiencing menopausal symptoms, right?". I did experience limited hot flashes, but was not too bothered by that. I wanted to try it for bone loss. It seems that BHRT is recommended for menopausal symptoms, but at this point not for bones, although some studies show that it does help. I know that sounds manipulative, but doctors need to protect themselves too. Maybe lean on the "relief from hot flashes and hoping it helps my bones"" when you see your doctor. I have only been on it for about 3 weeks, and so far feel fine, actually good. Sleep is much better and my migraines have stopped, for the moment.