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Diagnosed 2022 with osteoporosis, now saying osteopenia

Posted by lilliegrace @lilliegrace, Mar 31, 2025

I'm very confused at this point! I'm October 2022, the DEXA showed I had osteoporosis. My doctor wanted to start me on Prolia (?). I declined at that time and soon had additional health issues that were more pressing. Forward to 2025 and DEXA is showing I have osteopenia.

Are these normal results??

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lilliegrace | @lilliegrace | Apr 4, 2025

Honestly, it's just nice to know that someone else can understand why this doesn't make sense to me. Thank you 😊

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victor5211 | @victor5211 | Apr 4, 2025
In reply to @torque2anne "That was really helpful to hear about the Echolight scan. I did not believe this technology..." + (show)
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That was really helpful to hear about the Echolight scan. I did not believe this technology was available in Australia. On investigation there are a few places in both Melbourne and Brisbane and one in Sydney using it!! This may be really useful in helping make a decision about if and when to take osteoporosis medications. This is up for discussion with my doctor, after another DEXA scan, in the middle of the year ...

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I am in Australia too. As it is a new technology it is not yet available on PBS.
I think when l asked it was over 200 dollars but l think l would pay that, not yet available in South Australia.

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torque2anne | @torque2anne | Apr 7, 2025

Good to hear from another Australian and thanks for the information on cost!
I live in the ACT and EchoLight is not available here either. However, I would be prepared to travel to Melbourne or Sydney and pay the cost in order to get as much information as possible before starting on meds ...

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lorrainemoyes | @lorrainemoyes | Aug 23 6:02pm

Hi there from Australia
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at least 20 years ago, started on tablets (every Sunday) then when Prolia was introduced that is the drug I have been told to use. My bone health is quite poor - I weigh only 43/44 kilos (am a tiny 78 year old women who has reasonably good health) but concerned that i've been having these injections for way too long (since they were first introduced). I am a "student" (not for qualifications this time around) of alternative health and also neuroscience, as well as being a Buddhist and a follower of Carl Jung and his cohorts. I do not wish to use Prolia or similar drug in future, but when I've mentioned this to my doctor, he sent me to a specialist who insisted I keep taking Prolia. The specialist (endo) did a good job of scaring me into submission, suggestion that I'd be in greater trouble if I didn't continue.

Are you able to advise me of the consequences of discontinuing use of Prolia (or similar drug) and perhaps any strategies I might employ to minimise any such consequences. Thanks heaps from Australia.

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