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are T-scores 3.5 and 3.9 severe osteoporosis?
Are T-scores 3.5 and 3.9 considered severe osteoporosis and should be treated with injections? I'm am older senior and concerned about side effects.
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Yes, those scores are considered severe. Opinions about how it should be treated varies because a lot of people feel as you do about possible side effects.
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1 ReactionI think what we all have to do is weigh the risks and benefits of the various options available to you in conjunction with your doctor. Unfortunately there is no perfect answer. One thing I wish I had known is to ask for how many people experience a certain benefit or adverse effect out of the number treated rather than a percentage. I found later than a percentage can be very misleading.
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1 ReactionAre those numbers positive or negative? And where are they from? What area?
The Bone Density Test showa T score 3.5 from lumbar spine. And the 3.9 T score from the neck and left hip.
@babs10 Thank you for your response. You confirmed what I expected.
@tillymack I agree about a percentage can be misleading. Thank you for your response.
@babs10 Thank you for your response.