blondegal
02-02-2009, 08:44 PM
I just had another bone scan after 6 years. I have been on HRT and Miacalcin, daily walking, light weights at the gym, Vitamin D and Calcium Supplementation. So anyway, I lost bone density in my spine, but gained bone density in both femurs. Femurs went from 76% to 80% and spine went from 94% to 88% in the six year period. I have osteopenia T scores in all locations.
My GP insists I take a bisphosponate and I have declined. Of course, I have been warned about the HRT risks but feel that any other drug is just as bad. I cannot tolerate the bisphosphate types and scared of Evista as well.
I actually expected much worse bone loss in the six year period but really don't know what to do about the HRT. What a mess!! Any comments appreciated regarding the HRT quandry.
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My GP insists I take a bisphosponate and I have declined. Of course, I have been warned about the HRT risks but feel that any other drug is just as bad. I cannot tolerate the bisphosphate types and scared of Evista as well.
I actually expected much worse bone loss in the six year period but really don't know what to do about the HRT. What a mess!! Any comments appreciated regarding the HRT quandry.
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taape
02-03-2009, 12:42 AM
It sounds like you've done pretty good keeping your bone loss to a minimum. I can't give you any recommendation on HRT, all I know is that I'm not using it or bisphosphonates.
jenj770
02-03-2009, 08:31 AM
His recommendation seems (to me) like overkill for Osteopenia.
jrose1358
02-03-2009, 08:48 AM
I think his recommendations sound like overkill too. I have osteopenia and am doing strength trainining, healthy diet, and good supplementation along with strontium. If I ever go the HRT route I will do bio-identicals but I'm not quite there yet. Hugs - jan
phylwill1152
02-03-2009, 08:54 AM
HI blondgal... did you ask your dr. why he was so adamant about offering you drugs when you are still in the osteopenia range? i know dr. are supposed to offer "fixes" for things they think need fixed, but at this time it seems a bit premature especially since you can't take the drugs. Is he aware of that? Have you done any research about strontium? Its a natural supplement some of us here are taking with nice results. take care..phyllis
blondegal
02-03-2009, 10:04 AM
HI blondgal... did you ask your dr. why he was so adamant about offering you drugs when you are still in the osteopenia range? i know dr. are supposed to offer "fixes" for things they think need fixed, but at this time it seems a bit premature especially since you can't take the drugs. Is he aware of that? Have you done any research about strontium? Its a natural supplement some of us here are taking with nice results. take care..phyllis
Hi Phyllis, Yes, I have started on the Strontium Citrate after reading here. I've only been on it about 5 days so I'm hoping for something positive from it.
I am scared about the Fosamax and do not understand why I was put on it back in 2002 when I was barely, barely osteopenic (??) With all due respect to the field of medicine, I felt like Fosamax was burning my guts out (to put it bluntly.) I was on it 3 months before giving it up. At this time, it is not an option..period and I don't know why drs push it so adamantly. I agree about overkill in this instance as others of you mentioned.
Hi Phyllis, Yes, I have started on the Strontium Citrate after reading here. I've only been on it about 5 days so I'm hoping for something positive from it.
I am scared about the Fosamax and do not understand why I was put on it back in 2002 when I was barely, barely osteopenic (??) With all due respect to the field of medicine, I felt like Fosamax was burning my guts out (to put it bluntly.) I was on it 3 months before giving it up. At this time, it is not an option..period and I don't know why drs push it so adamantly. I agree about overkill in this instance as others of you mentioned.
phylwill1152
02-03-2009, 11:17 AM
Hi again...I took actenol a couple of months before deciding it wasn't right for me. I've been taking strontium for almost 3 years. I had a DEXA after 9 months use and did see improvements, so give it time to do its job. Like i said before there are several of us taking it here so if you have questions please ask. Welcome to the "out of the box" bone builders club. take care..phyllis
tomatojuice
02-03-2009, 04:22 PM
I say the best thing for bones is exercise, and bone strengthening(light weights). But you have to be diligent . Exercise has changed my life in so many ways. And I am 59. Menopause was the pits, hot flashes, no sleep. Exercise changed all that. It even had an effect on my libido(is that the right word). I feel like my young self again, without biodentical, biophosphates, bio anything. I say exercise as much as you can, no matter what your age. If you can't stand , sit in a chair and lift light weights. When you stop moving, your body fails. I sailed through my treatments for breast cancer, no sickness, no depression. I credit all this to exercising. And oh yes I had a dexa in 2006 that said I had severe osteoporosis. Dec. 2008 another dexa-no longer have osteoporosis. I am now osteopenic. With a 10.6% Increase in the spine, and 8.9% increase in the hip. I'm going for the gold , with my vitamins, healthy diet, strontium citrate, and exercise, exercise.I hardly ever ever worry, because I keep busy, and do things I love to do.