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Young woman diagnosed with osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 25 4:58pm | Replies (59)Comment receiving replies
My doc did all the necessary tests, including everything that is listed in the link that you posted (which is really informative, so thank you for that 🙂 )
I did bone markers tests twice actually: the first was just after the diagnosis, and the second after my follow-up dexa scan. The results showed that there is increased bone resoprtion..
My doctor knows that I have never been on HRT and as I mentioned in one of my post, he thinks that at this point there is no benefit (as far as the bone loss goes). My gynecologist, on the other hand, thinks that there are too much risks with HRT.
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Happy that your doctors are being thorough, my endocrinologist was not, and so many women who post about osteoporosis seem to have doctors that don’t do enough, and when I saw that you were 30, was just really concerned.
Mostly because of the horrible US healthcare system (insurance system) 23 yrs ago, I didn’t receive HRT and really wish I had.
What type of doctor is the doctor who thinks “that at this point there is no benefit (as far as the bone loss goes).” If HRT slows your bone loss and you take action to improve your bones, eat a healthy diet, add a few lbs so you reach a healthy weight, etc. you could potentially increase your bones in a semi-natural way.
Did your doctor who prescribed the bisphosphonates tell you that they can’t be taken indefinitely? And why does your gynecologist think HRT isn’t safe? Do you mean she thinks it isn’t safe for you because of your specific health conditions or she doesn’t think HRT is safe in general? Everything I’ve read and the doctors I’ve spoken with all seem to agree that HRT can help women maintain healthy bones.
If you think your only option to improve your bones is to take meds then that is your decision. Sounds like you are searching for answers. Hopefully, you find what works best for you.