Which medication to choose
I am a 73 years old female. I have been getting my dexa scans every two years sometimes every year since I was 55 years old. I have always been active gardening, swimming, palates, yoga, hiking ….. I have never broken or fractured any bones.
A year ago my primary Dr. advised me taking Boniva. I did not rush into starting but tried to do my research on the different kinds of medications to help slow down bone loss and try to increase my bone density.
It’s been a year since then and I went to see an Endocrinologist in February of 24.
My t-scores pointed to osteoporosis in the hip area and osteopenia in the lower spine area. They both are on the borderline. I just saw my endocrinologist and she said she would not prescribe Boniva as it doesn’t help all the areas like my hip. So she recommended going on Fosamax weekly. I asked if there was a monthly medication and she said Actonel . After reading so many reviews I am really unsure what to take.
All of the other medications are for people prone to breaks and fractures and high risk I think. What’s your opinion?
Meridith
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hi, meri.
are you then osteoporotic in the hip? If you are -2.5 or less I'd suggest considering Tymlos with bone markers.
Hello,
Currently, it’s my femoral in hip that is -2.1. My spine is improved .