In talking about good and flexible bone, I'm wondering if anyone has managed to get a Traebecular Bone Score, TBS, which is a "bone mineral density (BMD) -independent predictor of fracture risk." (A Meta-Analysis of Trabecular Bone Score in Fracture Risk Prediction and Its Relationship to FRAX) in Journal of Bone and Mineral Research, Vol.31, No.5, May 2016, pp940-948). DXA scans measure bone quantity, not bone quality. From what I've read, two bones can have the same DXA score, but, when subjected to pressure, a brittle bone will break, a flexible bone will not.
I read a study in which TBS tests were done on particpants with DXA scores that indicated osteoporosis, but with the TBS test, a significant number were found not to have osteoporosis. I will try to find the reference for that.
It's frustrating because I don't think TBS tests are available in our state.
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Since diagnosis, I'm taking Boron, Vitamin K, Silica and L. Reuteri in addition to Calcium Citrate and Magnesium, Vitamin D, strength train (special exercises for osteoporosis) three times a week and walk three times a week, in addition to using a Whole Body Vibration Exercise machine (with caution). I also take alendronate once a week. I agree, the diagnosis is depressing. I wish I had taken better care of my bones when I was younger! Here's to a fracture free New Year.