I have been told I have Osteoporosis what now?

Answer 1

Alendronate (Foxamax) is very effective in correcting osteoporosis. It is also the only available medication which has been shown to reduce the risk of hip fracture. Compression fractures of the vertebrae of the spine are not pleasant but they do not kill. Hip fracture is quite another story with a very significant risk of disability and death. As alendronate is the only available medication which address this it is the only osteoporosis medication that I will use. What now? When your physician gave you the diagnosis of osteoporosis they should have also given you a treatment. If the physician does not recommend that the osteoporosis be treated then I would strongly urge you to see another physician. A more complicated issue is whether or not to take hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. These hormones not only prevent osteoporosis but they also increase bone density (strength). Hormones were universally prescribed for post menopausal women until about 5 years ago. The Woman's Health Initiative study looked at the risks and benefits of estrogen and or progesterone. There was a time when after a study was completed that we awaited a second study to confirm the findings prior to changing our approach to patient care especially if the conclusions conflicted with previous study. There was a time when the results of the study were not released until the study was completed. With the Woman's Health Initiative the results were 'leaked out' as the study went along. At first they said that it looked as if progesterone was not good for women. Then they said that it looked as if estrogen was not good for women. Finally attorneys advertised for anyone who had taken estrogen and or progesterone to participate in a class action lawsuit. Eventually the study was completed and the results were published. The conclusion was that they were able to conclude nothing. The study did not determine that estrogen and or progesterone were good for you or bad for you. Decades of previous study however had found hormones to be powerfully beneficial. Despite this largely out of fear of litigation physicians rarely recommend hormones today which is sad. I wish you the very best of health.

Answer 2

Talk to your doctor about possible treatment options like taking a weekly dose of "Fosamax", a prescription drug for Osteoporosis and calcium, magnesium, and vitamin D supplements. Just make sure your doctor and pharmacist know if you take the supplements without consulting them as some supplements can cause drug inter-reactions and side-effects like constripation or serious medical conditions.

Answer 3

If one has osteoporosis,which is diagnosed by DEXA scanning,then you have to take daily calcium supplements 500mg tablet thrice a day,regular exercise and one alendronate tablet 70mg once in a week.Other option in place of alendronate is daily teriparatide injection,which is a costly issue too.

Answer 4

work out with weights, even if they are 2-3 pounds. The resistance will help strengthen your bones.

Answer 5

now you take Fosamax and calcium and vit D supplements and be careful.

Answer 6

Have treatment