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Replies to "prettyflower, some describe severe osteoporosis as established osteoporosis. So, you've had osteopenia and now your T..."
@gently I have a "funny not funny" story. I saw Paul Miller, M.D. in CO, an internationally recognized physician specializing in metabolic bone disease. He is widely considered a leading authority on bone biology, prevention and treatment of metabolic bone disorders, including osteoporosis, and has recently retired. He was old school and my first visit with him lasted 90 minutes!
He was there when they were deciding on scores for a legit OP diagnosis. He said some MDs wanted the number to be -2.0 and some wanted the numbe to be -3.0 so they compromised at -2.5 so it's not exactly scientific.
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@gently I appreciate all of this very much, thanks. My next-step plan HAD been Forteo, so I'm glad to have that support. The small bone theory is useful; I am on the borderline of small/medium.