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Yes, that has always been my concern too with all medications. I am so little, I should be given child's doses. These doctors I've seen so far have been horrid. Pain Management is who I have seen for my scoliosis and some fractures in the spine. He just suggests everything under the sun for my back, including a brace. Orthopedic surgeon stated that would not be good for me. Orthopedic is a surgeon and can do nothing for me because of the scoliosis. Physical Therapist stated that you would rely on the brace instead of making your muscles stronger with exercise. My insurance only covers the cheap osteoporosis tablets to take. No Prolia or Evenity. So I will have to figure out what to do myself. I think exercise and good food. These doctors I see are horrid. My insurance AARP Medicare Advantage through United Healthcare stating that, although had a referral and authorization, that the cost of Physical Therapy is no guarantee it will be covered??? This is what I have to put up with. One more detail a provider, Banner University, located in Tucson, AZ is billing me for an X-ray they never performed. Told me it had to be investigated and have to call back in 2 weeks. This is what I put up with. Medical care is horrid.
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To @normahorn and others - maybe you got this information already , but if not-
BONE STRENGTH =BONE DENSITY what the DEXA reveals +BONE QUALITY what the TBS (trabecular score ) would reveal.
So clearly the DEXA IS NOT THE WHOLE PICTURE!!!
And my endocrinologist, for one, and I assume many, are not that interested in pursuing the TBS test as the DEXA seems to be the standard upon which they base their decisions.
And finding a place that performs the TBS can be somewhat challenging, though I’m told it’s just another button they push when doing the DEXA if the appropriate add on to their DEXA instrumentation has occurred.
Good luck!!!
I feel for you. Doctors are horrid, and they often know little about the drugs they prescribe. They often neglect your mental health needs too. I am very small too, under 100lb, and feel the doses they prescribe as universal is just not sound science. It makes zero sense to me. Every time I get a pill prescription I need half or quarter the dose....why not injections too? Every women at the same age is not the same height, weight, body type, etc. Hopefully pain management avoids steroids (which weaken bone/tissue). I turn a lot to more natural medicine as a last resort: herbs, supplements, foods, exercise. It takes some research though, and finding a knowledgeable naturopathic doctor. DO medical doctors also sometimes have more background in natural methods than MDs. I am on standard govt. Medicare for disability, and it works great, and they rarely deny anything. It helps to have state Medicaid too, if you are lower income. I have heard, but you may wish to research yourself, that "advantage" programs are not real Medicare, but private insurance using the Medicare name...you may want to look into getting away from that back to regular Medicare, though I've heard also this is hard, because the private companies make it hard.
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I also have osteoporosis and I am on the injection for six months. It’s working well, but I do trains 4, 5 times a week and I find that helps with pain a great deal.
I am a petite frame.