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Your tips for healthy living with osteoporosis: What helps?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 7, 2023 | Replies (52)Comment receiving replies
I have “profound” spinal stenosis at L4-L5 and also have osteoporosis in my spine (-3.5). My spine dr. said I need surgery but can’t due to my “brittle” bones. I’m in a PT program for osteoporosis and take Actonel, supplements and calcium. I was previously on Prolia. I feel at a loss as what to do. Any ideas?
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Hello @dappy. I see that you are most concerned about your osteoporosis and learning more from members such as @windyshores who has already joined you, so you will notice that I have moved your post into an existing discussion where members are sharing what has helped them. You can find your post here:
- Your tips for healthy living with osteoporosis: What helps?: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-for-healthy-living-with-osteporosis-what-helps/
Great to hear you are making an appointment with an endocrinologist. Were you successful?
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I would ask your doctor about bone-building drugs like Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity. I chose Tymlos because the dose is adjustable and I was told I can take Evenity after Tymlos, but not the other way around.
With a -3.5 score and stenosis I don't understand why you would be on a bisphosphonate or Prolia at this point. Do you see an endocrinologist?
For some reason my stenosis has improved on Tymlos. I no longer get nerve pain in hands and feet if I lift something.