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I have just started Prolio with a new M.D. I was without any medication for at least 5 years. At that time, I was Osteopenia for the hips and neck which had remained the same for five years without any medication.
The T and Z scores for my spine dropped from Ostopenia to Osteoperosis. So, I was upset.
When, I was on Fosamax, I simply did not have a decrease in the score. But, the M.D. Family Medicine doctor simply stopped the use of Fosamax. Then, I saw the decline and switched doctors.
The Bone Density exam is like a radiology exam. I follow the scores as well.
Probably any maintenance of bone density for me has been rigorous weight lifting, group exercise classes, swimming, and, outdoor bicycling. I am at the gym almost daily. If I am too tired for the gym, I do the 3 miles walk as a weight bearing exercise.
So far no injuries. I take preventive classes on how to avoid trips, slips, and, falls. Those are on You Tube as well. This is what I do for improving bone health, physical strength, coordination, and, aerobic capacity.
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Thank you. Now, I am being followed by an Endocrinologist for the osteoporosis/penia. I have been on Reclast Fusion for three years now. I continue with my workouts, which include weightlifting, group aerobic and strengthening exercises, swimming laps, and outdoor bicycling. I have had some improvement on the Tscores for the femur and neck bones. The spine remains the same TScore and has not worsened, for which I am grateful. I am 76 years old. My balance and coordination have improved markedly. I do not experience trips, slips, or falls.
I am glad to help any other woman get started on an exercise program for bone health. I think that this is preparing me for my next decade of life.
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I have been on Reclast Fusion once a year for the past two years. Last year's Dexiscan improved T scores with the femur and neck, but my spine remained the same with osteoporosis.
However, I continue weight lifting, swimming, road and mountain biking, and the three-mile walk when I can't get to the gym.
Everything is paced and at my own rate; I have had no slips or falls. My balance has improved, and I walk fast. However, I have good running shoes with orthotics.
I am not an athlete; I am just an "exercise enthusiast" who wants to ward off potential disease and improve bone health. Plus, exercise keeps my mood happy.
I am 76 and registered for the Huntsman Senior World Games, St. George, Utah, in October 2025 for my fourth year!
Patricia