@agag - I did not have any breaks, osteoporosis was a chance finding for me. I was initially offered Reclast by my doctor which would have been a mistake given my poor T-Scores in the spine -3.2 and the femoral neck -2.9. The spine reacts better to medications than the femoral neck, which is very difficult to improve. I did some research to determine an osteoanabolic would be a better way to start treatment. If you start with a anti-resorptive like Reclast, Fosamax or Prolia, the osteoanabolics like Evenity, Tymlos and Forteo have a tougher time improving your bone structure and are less effective. So the order matters.
The good news for you is that the rest of your scan sites are not too bad and I would guess your odds of fracture are pretty low, especially if you don't fall on your hip.
After finding out I had osteoporosis and being a technical trainer, I put together a training for new patients and have been updating it for 3 years now. I do a stupid amount or research and I wanted to share what I've learned. If you have the time, it might be helpful for you.
Please note that I am not a licensed medical professional, and the information presented in the video is for general educational purposes only. The content is shared based on my research and understanding as a patient living with osteoporosis. It is essential to consult a qualified healthcare provider for personal medical advice.
@michaellavacot Thank you for your generosity in sharing what you've learned. My husband and I have watched several of your videos and found them very informative and helpful. I am very much in the bargaining stage, so hearing different perspectives has been valuable. I also found your information about HRT and planning treatment pathways particularly useful. My GP has suggested MHT/HRT, and I'm currently trying to understand where that might fit into the bigger picture, especially given that I'm about five years post-menopause and still within what is often described as the "window of opportunity." You mentioned attending the menopause symposium. If you end up making a video about it, I'd be very interested to watch it. Thank you again for taking the time to share your research and experience.
@michaellavacot Thank you for your generosity in sharing what you've learned. My husband and I have watched several of your videos and found them very informative and helpful. I am very much in the bargaining stage, so hearing different perspectives has been valuable. I also found your information about HRT and planning treatment pathways particularly useful. My GP has suggested MHT/HRT, and I'm currently trying to understand where that might fit into the bigger picture, especially given that I'm about five years post-menopause and still within what is often described as the "window of opportunity." You mentioned attending the menopause symposium. If you end up making a video about it, I'd be very interested to watch it. Thank you again for taking the time to share your research and experience.