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Which specialist is best-Rheumatologist, Endocrinology, or Physiology?
I am beginning this Osteoporosis journey. 2 yrs ago the Rheumatologist had some labwork done and a couple x-rays and said that Evenity would be...
Severe osteoporosis at age 29. Is Calcichew and D3 enough?
Hi there, I am 29 years old and was recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at 28. My spine BMD is -4. I have hypogonadism and...
No improvement in Dexascan after 11 months on Evenity
I'm scanning these posts and can't find results like mine. I'm a 57 year old marathon runner who had parathyroid disease diagnosed and surgery removing...
REMS confusion
I had the opportunity to receive a REMS while visiting family in Dallas, and I find the results puzzling. My most recent DEXA is from...
Just Diagnosed with Osteoporosis- Where to Start
I was very shocked at the diagnosis I received yesterday with a t-score of -5.4 on my left femeral neck. I hadn’t had a bone...
CTX high but can't find reason
I had Dexa 2017 and was in osteopenia in spine and little in hips. In 2022 I went to satellite of my hosptial instead (...
Evenity follow up with Alendronate results so far
I am about 7 months into Alendronate weekly to lock in gains from Evenity completed October 2023 Evenity helped me attain a: 14% LS increase...
I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
I had my bone quality test yesterday along with another bone density test. This was my third bone density test in 14 months. My first...
List of questions for the MD - what do you wish you had asked?
I have an appt with an endocrinologist (my 3rd) on Wednesday. The first two docs were not very interested and the visits were perfunctory. The...
My Osteoporosis is leading to Broken Bones
Hi everyone. I haven't posted very much lately because I have been healing from a shattered ankle! I broke it in March, and had surgury...
Worried about starting Tymlos Wednesday and question about P1NP score
Hi! I am supposed to start Tymlos Wednesday and I am nervous and scared and worried that it means I will be starting a lifetime...
New member intro
Hi- I’m 64 years old and I’ve just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Spine is the worst - T score -3.2. This was not a surprise....
Fosamax Feedback
Age 57, Last DEXA Oct 2023: Lumbar T-Score -2.7, Hip T-Score -1.7, Femoral Neck T-Score -1.8 My FRAX score adjusted for my Lumbar TScore Major...
Should I pursue a TBS score?
Hi all: my first post, although been lurking a while. What a terrific forum and kind group of people! I've read a few articles touting...
Confused by doctor options to choose, including Keith McCormick
I’m still learning and navigating my Osteoporosis diagnosis and trying to get my healthcare providers lined up. I’m 51.I have a PCP who I will...
Supplements with Tymlos or Forteo
I tried for years to improve my bones naturally with diet and exercise. Then I broke 4 bones in 13 months. I tried the full...
Alendronate Newbie
Hello everyone! I was so glad to discover this forum. I have a few questions about alendronate which I hope won't be too repetitive of...
New to this journey and would like advice where to start.
Hi all. As a new member, this is my first post. I am a 67-year-old female, 145 lbs, 5’5” and fairly active. I work in...
Began Tymlos 4 wks ago; flying solo till I see Endo in 3wks... advice?
I (62/ F) fell on ice from a bit of height about 9 months ago and broke my femur neck. Because it wasn't from standing,...
New to osteoporosis and overwhelmed
Hello, I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 weeks ago. Lumbar spine T-score -2.9; Left Total Hip T-score -3.2; Left...