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@callalloo I have kept a chart of all my DEXA's since 2001. It can be hard to keep track of from scan to scan. I might get a -2.1 then a -1.9 then a -2.1 again or even greater disparities. I honestly don't interpret that as improvement then decline. The individual scores just seem to jump around! I do look for trends over time. I feel larger changes can be significant and also changes across all sites. One other thing: every report I get states that changes in femur neck scores cannot be used to determine rate of change. Hoping your changes were significant and/or across the board.

I have rea that some docs are no longer medicating osteopenia and you seem to be doing okay. Are you going to try meds? The problem, in my view, is that there are time limits for many of them in terms of ultimate risks of dental or femur issues, so perhaps it depends on age!

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I know how imprecise DEXA scans can be and am looking into the tests that might actually look at factors beyond density as well. My prosthodontist hasn't detected any signs on bone loss in recent dental X-rays or scan so that isn't a worry at the moment. I'll have to consider drugs if and when it looks necessary. The oral bisphosphonates look unappealing as I have a sensitive GI tract and prefer not to chance esophageal erosion or worse. So, I'm just keeping an eye on things and will deal with any significant changes if they materialize. And taking the diet, supplement and thoughtful exercise path in the meantime.