Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and I am terrified

Shelly Gladstein from OsteoBoston just posted this link

Here is your "playback" from Tuesday night:
"Bone Density Success - Members share strategies for their improved scores"

@lezzzlie

He recommended Prolia. Although I have taken it several times I am still not comfortable with going down this path at 77. I've had minimal side effects - some leg discomfort. The dilemma is that I have already had 5 years on fosamax. My endocrinologist suggested that I try a smaller dose of reclast then perhaps a drug holiday, then return to Prolia in a few years if I live that long. I am wrestling with a decision but I have time. How about you?

@gravity3
I am a bit confused trying to understand your current situation.
Are you presently taking Prolia? Is it something you have taken in the past? How long would you stay on Prolia? Is the Reclast suggested as an alternative to Prolia or as a rebound med?

@gravity3
Did not find this a good use of my time. Nothing all that different from the various speakers than what is often discussed here. And each speaker presented their fundamental info in a different way so finally just gave up listening....also found the moderator to be sticky sweet nice.....think she is likely to give out participation trophies. Probably a good video for someone newly diagnosed and needing some re-assurance that life is not going to end and there are a lot to learn and and many strategies to consider.

What is your T-score? I felt the exact same way when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and a T-score of -4.5. I felt very fragile. Many women freak out with a T-score of, for example, -3.2. My next scan showed -4.7, so I went on Tymlos for two years and ended up with a T-score of -3.8, which I was thrilled with. After the first year on Tymlos I felt stronger and began carefully bending and lifting, but no twisting. I am halfway through a year of Evenity and feeling good. I'm excited to see what my T-score will be at the end of the treatment.

@lezzzlie

It may be me who got that wrong. I often get lost in the threads here. What is your doc suggesting post evenity?
Happy holidays to you too.

@gravity3
Did not find this a good use of my time. Nothing all that different from the various speakers than what is often discussed here. And each speaker presented their fundamental info in a different way so finally just gave up listening....also found the moderator to be sticky sweet nice.....think she is likely to give out participation trophies. Probably a good video for someone newly diagnosed and needing some re-assurance that life is not going to end and there are a lot to learn and and many strategies to consider.

@rjd Ouch! I really like the moderator.

@gravity3
Sorry I thought I was responding to a gal on Evenity that had good results. I’m also 77 and have been on Evenity for 7 months with minimal side effects other than sore joints for a couple days. I’ll look into your Prolia after my 12th month. I hope you’re doing well. I’m grateful to medical professionals to keep me going. Happy Holidays