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When to start vs delay prescription meds for osteoporosis
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@bellae2156 , I know she is wrong about just exercise! I'm 63, and I had 11% increase in BMD in my spine over 19 months from just exercise and nutritional changes, proven by 3 dexa scans (same center, same machine, same tech) over that time period and continuing dexa increases since then (after I started Tymlos). That equals 6.9% a year. That said, my exercise was a lot, with decently heavy weight lifting 3x a week, and treadmill, PT exercises, pickleball and stretching, totaling about 20 hours a week. I built up to it over time, and it's a lot, but I'm determined to get the best BMD I can while I am still able to move freely, and before I have to stop Tymlos.
Tymlos is giving me even greater % gains, so I feel like the effort is worth it.
Don't let your bubble be burst! We Bone Warriors are up to the fight! You got this!
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Great attitude. What will you do after Tymlos ? Live alone. Scared of so many side effects. Bad teeth. Believe to be at risk for MRONJ. Thoughts??
@boneoptimist I meant to have asked you how much weight you are now lifting and did you initially have supervision, or still do? I'm really hoping I can get preauthorization from Medicare for physical therapy to start me on lifting weights so I can learn proper form, and what to avoid, etc.
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@boneoptimist That's really great to hear! Not just for you but very encouraging for me. I will continue to push forward on exercises and increase my protein. Thanks!