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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4 11:43pm | Replies (661)Comment receiving replies
I’m 72, post breast cancer radiation and chemo 20 yrs ago. My latest dexascan shows osteoporosis at varying degrees in hips, thighs. Having quite a bit of pain in thighs when I sleep! Doctor immediately said Fosamax without any further testing. I’m reluctant to start on any meds, and have been reading about Osteoporosis boost powder. Any positive results? And how long did it take to see results?
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@ginger123 osteoporosis does not cause pain, itself, I have always been told. So there may be another issue with your thighs!
Many doctors start with Fosamax or other bisphosphonates but it is better to start with a bone builder like Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity, though I believe past radiation is a contraindication for the first two.
If your scores aren't too bad insurance probably won't cover any of the bone builders. For a natural approach you could look at Keith McCormick's book "The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis or check out Dr. Lani Simpson. McCormick also has a new 700 page book called "Great Bones." Margaret Martin at melioguide.com is an expert on exercising.