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Any non fracture members?

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February this year I was diagnosed. Spine is -2.7 and hips -2.0. Yes I’ve been to 2 Endocrinologists and the one I liked has recommended Evenity. My BCBS denied it and Dr office has resubmitted it. I work out 6 days a week with a mix of walking and Dr Lisa Moore videos. Also track my calcium and protein on Cronometer app. My cause is menopause, small boned, hyperthyroidism and genetics. My mom’s hip broke when she was 84 and she passed a couple months after that. She also had other health issues it was just the last straw. Actually I don’t think she was treated for it. Dr said her bones were like Swiss cheese.

I think part of my problem is what happened to my mom and the realization that I’m aging. But keep reminding myself I’d rather be aging than the alternative.

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You are doing a great job caring for yourself. At 78 I can relate to finding ways to accept and live with the aging body/brain. Have you read any of Pema Chodrun's writings? She is a Buddhist nun. Her wisdom has helped me navigate a conscious approach to aging. "Welcoming the Unwelcome." is one of many good ones

I haven't fractured and I haven't been careful, except I'm careful to remember to take teriparatide.