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Mild osteoporosis DEXA scores: what would you do?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 5 6:40am | Replies (54)Comment receiving replies
I am 72, living in NE KS. I have all my parts intact, have never been on HRT. Recently had a DEXA scan: Spine - mineral density of 0.975 grams/cm squared. This is a T-score of-1.8. Femoral necks - demonstrate a bone mineral density of 0.628 grams/cm squared. This is a T-score of-2.9.
My primary mentioned treatment with prolia or fosamax, but was unclear as to any side effects, etc.
He never mentioned HRT.
Does anyone know of a specialist of any kind in this area (NE KS, KC, or NW MO) I could see about guidance and advice?
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Personally I would wait on meds. But some docs are prescribing for mild osteoporosis. Keep in mind that the front line drugs, Bisphosphonates and Prolia, can affect the effectiveness of the bone builders, Forteo, Tymlos and Evenity. Also, if you start Prolia it is hard to stop: you have to transition to a bisphosphonate to avoid rebound bone loss. Everyone makes their own decisions so I am just sharing what I would do, not necessarily what you will do! I am known around this forum as a proponent of meds, usually!