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How bad is a spine T-score of -4 ?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 6, 2023 | Replies (28)
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@windyshores

@sophie93 I don't think there is a big difference between -3.6 and -4.0 in terms of urgency. I have kept a chart of my scores since 2001 and they jump around a bit, even with the same machine. Some variation happens because of the way technicians do things. I was told only a change more than -.5 was significant. Regardless, even at -3.6, you need to do something.

How old are you? Have your hormones been tested? Parathyroid? What meds are you going on? Hoping Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity.

I had a -3.6 in spine that went to -2.5 (borderline) in 18 months on Tymlos.

I am so sorry you are dealing with this as a young person.

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Sophie93 | @sophie93 | Sep 2, 2023

@windyshores

Thank you for replying.

I'm 30. The reason for me developing osteoporosis at such a young age is early menopause. I have already gone through it a couple of years ago. My mistake is that I didn't do something back then, so when I did my first dexa scan it was already established osteoporosis everywhere.
Regardless, I can't be put on HRT because of other risk factors. Parathyroid is fine, and really everything else came back fine.

I'm on oral bisphosphonates but I had only one pill since the start, so I'm aware it cannot work as quickly. This medication was prescribed already a year ago, but I postponed taking it, I wanted to go the 'natural route' which didn't do anything obviously.

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