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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 20 9:12am | Replies (28)
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Along with my DEXA scores, I received my Z score. The Z score was better than average for my age. My DEXA scores were much worse (osteoporosis). I understand that all DEXA scores are compared to a 30 year old. I am 80. If my Z score is normal for my age and my DEXA abnormal, I have to assume that my osteoporosis is totally caused naturally by my age. If so, do all women my age take these powerful medicines? Or is there some argument NOT to take them because of normal Z scores?
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My situation was this: I'm 30 years old and I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis more than a year ago. Even then, my T score and my Z score AS WELL showed that my bones are a mess: T-score in the osteoporosis range, Z score weaker than my age group (as expected).
Next year on my control DEXA ist was even worse.
Tried going the natural route, it didn't work.
So I started with meds recently.
I know my situation is very different than yours, I just try to offer you a different perspective.
And I know meds can have side effects, but I'm also TERRIFIED of fractures 🙁 So for me personally, the benefits outweigh the risks.