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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...
Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis
Hello! My first post here as a new member. I am an active 69 year old female who was diagnosed many years ago with osteopenia...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Decision to Delay Prolia
A year ago I had my first Dexa scan which showed a -2.5 score in my lower spine, osteopenia in other areas. I had a...
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...
Improvement on reduced dosage of Tymlos
The tl;dr: My dexa scan showed improvement despite the fact I was on a reduced Tymlos dosage. I started Tymlos last September. After being unable...
osteopenia of lumbar spine
what are the simple, safe, weight bearing exercises to do at home for a 65yo male, to improve his osteopenia of lumbar spine having T-score...
Newly diagnosed, requesting feedback on meds
First post and newly diagnosed. 66 year old female, fairly active not on any meds for any conditions except for NSAIDs PRN. I’ve been reading...
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...
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 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...
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...
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