← Return to Mild osteoporosis DEXA scores: what would you do?

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@dmalone20

My numbers are similar to yours and I’m not worrying about it unless I start to get fractures easily. I broke one bone my entire life and I’m 65! I do pretty intense strength training (trainer led with 6 women - most aged 40ish) and I started Osteostrong (heavy load). Once a week. Many women who go there (some traveling 2 hours to get there) have seen big improvements. I also take Algacal. I’ll retake my Dexascan (same place) in 2 years and see what happens. My OB/Gyn really put my mind at ease. The Osteoporosis doctor appt scared me like crazy and immediately suggested drugs. That’s ridiculous. IMO. That said, if a break a bone - just stepping off a curb - I’ll adjust my plan. Maybe.

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@dmalone20 I agree with watching and waiting but do caution anyone to avoid waiting until you fracture easily. Even one fracture can be chronically painful and disabling. By all means monitor DEXA's and maybe blood tests as well (get a baseline) but don't wait for a fracture! From someone who knows from experience!

Thank you so much, @dmalone20. I completely relate to the "scary drug pushing appt", and I know we're not in the minority.