@paige479 you generally need Forteo or Tymlos to build bone in spine when numbers are in that territory. I tried exercise, diet, supplements but spine got significantly worse, and I felt it in my lower back. Tymlos took me into mid osteopenia range and eliminated my lower back pain. As we age and are older, these drugs can do a whole lot more than natural approach…at least that is my experience, and I am a healthy active person.

@paige479 most experts on bone health will state that meds are needed to treat low scores. My T score in my spine was -4.6. Before diagnosis I always ate healthy and exercised weights, jogging etc. I also have taken many supplements including BHRT. I took Evenity for a year and my score after was -3.3 then took Prolia for 2 infusions and now on Reclast. I have a DEXA in August and will see what that score reads.

@paige479 I don't think vitamins or supplements can reverse BMD, but only slow down more bone loss. However, the right kind of exercise has been shown to build bone. Check out Brick House Bones on Facebook by Dr Lisa Moore, a PT who specializes in osteoporosis. She has free exercise videos and great information.