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Drugs or exercise and vitamins?

Posted by cmiller59 @cmiller59, May 10, 2023

I recently went to a rheumatologist to get some questions answered regarding my osteoporosis. He said I had Senile osteoporosis and that he felt I definitely should take Alendronate Sodium once a week. I have also heard such horrific stories about osteo meds and am terrified to take them but also terrified not to of I need them. I am taking calcium and Vitamin D and exercise almost daily since the diagnosis. Is this enough to stop it from getting worse or should I start the meds. I want to hold off until my next scan but that isn’t until Oct. 24. Can anyone shed some light on this for me? Thank you.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 11 11:06pm
In reply to @fcoop2 "@bearbayou There is so much conflicting info abouot HRT. I had a REMS scan yesterday (very..." + (show)
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@bearbayou
There is so much conflicting info abouot HRT. I had a REMS scan yesterday (very helpful) and the doc who did it said that low dose bio-identical HRT can be safely started well after menopause and shown to be helpful. Recommended finding a doctor of integrative medicine to help explor e this option.
Does anyone have experience with a late start on HRT of the bio-ID kind?

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@fcoop2

Yes. I started last year at 76. Bhrt, estradiol and testosterone pellet, vaginal estradiol and progesterone capsules.

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bearbayou | @bearbayou | Jan 12 5:35am

My gynecologist felt that it was "ok" for me to embark on a 'late start' with HRT. So I tried what he considered "a low dose" ----I swelled up like a balloon (especially notable in my face), became quite moody & overall, simply felt sick--------BUT, that was my experience----- Low-dose HRT helps some of us 'older' women. ( I'm disappointed I can't be one of them.)

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Jan 12 6:14am
In reply to @bearbayou "My gynecologist felt that it was "ok" for me to embark on a 'late start' with..." + (show)
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My gynecologist felt that it was "ok" for me to embark on a 'late start' with HRT. So I tried what he considered "a low dose" ----I swelled up like a balloon (especially notable in my face), became quite moody & overall, simply felt sick--------BUT, that was my experience----- Low-dose HRT helps some of us 'older' women. ( I'm disappointed I can't be one of them.)

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@bearbayou

What form of hrt and what was the dose, if I may ask? How did your physician explain your reaction?

I my case she started me on .025 estradiol patch, 100 mg progesterone and estradiol vaginal cream. Also a very low dose testosterone cream.

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bearbayou | @bearbayou | Jan 12 1:23pm
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@bearbayou

What form of hrt and what was the dose, if I may ask? How did your physician explain your reaction?

I my case she started me on .025 estradiol patch, 100 mg progesterone and estradiol vaginal cream. Also a very low dose testosterone cream.

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@gravity3 -- It was a tiny pill. My doc said it was most likely
progesterone sensitivity. But ultimately, he was unsure.

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