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Significant osteoporosis: I need a bone plan
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 10, 2022 | Replies (88)Comment receiving replies
Hello @heyhey,
I'm glad to hear that you are seeing an endocrinologist. Have you had a blood test to check for the functioning of your parathyroid (different from the thyroid)? That is a very important thing to check. Also, your Vitamin D level should be checked.
No, I do not have information on meds and their efficacy at this time. Like you, I'm just starting on this journey. I have taken Evista for a number of years and it has helped the bone loss in the spine, but not so much in the hip. I'll be meeting with my endocrinologist to discuss alternative meds. I'll keep you posted on what I learn and decide.
Have you thought of seeing a physical therapist or getting a personal trainer regarding appropriate exercise?
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Hello, i have my annual checkup with full blood panel coming up. I will ask my endocrinologist what specific tests should be added (I always get tested for Vit D but, I'll ask about parathyroid). When you say that Evista helped bone loss in spine, may I ask, do you mean it increased bone density or that it slowed bone loss. I can certainly get a personal trainer re exercise although, I was hoping for a good reference book. Also although it seems I will have to stop jogging, I hope that t continue my exercises of walking, stair climbing, weights/resistance, biking, swimming (I know the last two are not bone strengthening but I love them). If you have found any books helpful I would love any recommendations.