From -4.5 to -3.3 one yr of Forteo - Osteoporosis Message Board

sierrawalker · 02-14-2009, 03:00 PM

My dexa scan results show positive improvement!
Results: back was -4.5 now -3.3; hip was -2.4 now -2.2. I will follow up with doctor Tuesday.

I have changed my life in MANY ways during the last year in addition to the Forteo. Added good supplements of Calcium, Magnesium, Vitamin D,+ ; increased weight bearing exercise; changed diet some adding green smoothies, yogurt,.. healthy diet most of the time. Even doing some alternative health changes. Plus lots of Bible study, smiles.

A year ago I was doing some pilates, yoga & tai chi classes. Recently added step & total body conditioning classes which I love but take alot of energy. Hopefully they will get eaiser. I'm at the gym daily now & working hard. Still need to do more weight training.

I had to start so slow because of back surgeries, very limited conditioning & my bone condition had me scared. Now I enjoy hiking, weather permitting, & life. It's been alot of hard work but I am encouraged & hope this might encourage others.

Am open to suggestions or questions that I might ask my doctor. Thanks in advance, laura

Todd500 · 02-14-2009, 04:30 PM

Congrats, nice improvement on density. You might want to check with your doctor and see how you can maintain those gains once you're off forteo.

sierrawalker · 02-14-2009, 05:42 PM

Thanks Todd500 - the doc has already said I will need something after Forteo. I will need to read this board & educate myself before I agree to anthing. I have read that the results may not last.... hope that's not true. I'm leaning towards lots of exercise & a good diet.

taape · 02-14-2009, 09:45 PM

Congratulations on increasing your bone density. It took alot of hard work.

The only down side is that there aren't great alternatives for treatment after Forteo.

Canna · 02-15-2009, 05:58 PM

you mentioned green smoothies.. do you make your own or purchase if you made them yourself I was going to ask for receipe!!! Keep up the good work I am so glad you got positive improvements.