New Osteoporosis Diagnosis

Is the doctor an endocrinologist and is she/he well trained in treating osteoporosis
Do your research. Read as much as you can here.
The current thinking is that a patient starts with an anabolic like tymlos forteo or evenity. But I am not a healthcare professional. Sequencing these drugs is very important. Question, question, question! What is your rational for suggesting this drug? What are you suggesting comes after this drug, etc., .how will we know that the drug is working?
I'm sure you will get many helpful responses here.
There is so much to learn about osteoporosis and it's treatment. It may be helpful to us here if you could share your age and dexa scan scores. Have you had any fractures? Ask all of the questions here that you can

Some great videos on YouTube which have been recommended here. These will help you get up to speed on what is a confusing disease.

Dr. Ben Leder:

Hi I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis had no symptoms doctor gave me Prolia can I stop after one dose I am a healthy 72 year old not happy about having this for the rest of my life going to do strength exercises
Any suggestions
Thankyou
Yvonne

Doctor is GP & recommends Fosamax, Prolia or Reclast. Anabolics never mentioned.
Have been researching but a lot of conflicting info so the confusion :(.
Have started a list of questions & will be adding your suggested questions as well—thank you!
What do you mean by ‘sequencing drugs—have a graduated action plan in case initial medication doesn’t work, then go to next medication?
Last DEXA scan was 4 years ago—osteopenia diagnosis but no medication suggested at that time. Requested to have DEXA scan test done & the results now show (based on osteopenia borderline diagnosis):
4.7% decrease Lumbar Spine
7.6% decrease Left Femoral Neck (left total hip)
10.1% decrease Right Femoral Neck (right total hip).
Over ten years ago, had fractured tail bone from slipping on ice—healed w no problem but does ache at times.
Appreciate your input!!

Hello. I am new here. I just got diagnosed with osteopenia. I'm looking for guidance on exercises that can help maintain what bone I have, and strengthen it if possible.
I've been guided to strength training, jump roping, and rebounding.
Has anyone tried these and gotten positive results? What exercises are you doing to build and keep strong bones?

Sequencing in this context means what drug comes after the one you start with. This should be something you discuss with your endocrinologist or osteoporosis specialist.

@njx58 thanks so much for sharing the videos. Great information! I am just now considering treatment after being diagnosed 4 years ago. A bit reluctant to start any meds.

Suza- I’m new here as well. I’m doing what you’re doing. Too soon to know results but it sure is good for my wellbeing and overall heath. Running, jumping jacks etc plus added strength training. I’ll follow this post to see what others say. PS I was given the go ahead to continue the HIIT classes and running etc. by my Dr and PT people I consulted with.

He’s actually not an MD- I think he’s a chiropractic Dr. idk but my endo was a little dismissive of some of his advice

Hmmm. Wonder if he has read his books.