Osteosporosis diagnosis
I am 54 years old and have been in menopause for about 2 years. I requested a dexaxcan/bone scan and it came back with a t score of -2.7, which is solidly in the osteosporosis arena (cant think of the write word here). My dr wrote to confirm this and ask that I call to schedule an appt, which I have for later this week. Honestly, I both had a feeling (although no family hx that I know of) and am freaked out at the same time.
Maybe I should be posting after my dr's appts, as I am guessing she will want me to consider meds and I will have more info about that. However, I wanted to check beforehand to see if there is anything you would recommend as far as my doctor's appt, what to request, etc. I can google with the best of them, and know the weight bearing exercise (not yet doing, but walk up big hills daily), vit D/K, magnesium, leafy greens (all of which I do take/eat) are generally recommended as well as some other foods.
-I have hearing loss and google tells me there can be a connection btwn the 2.
-I am not currently taking any meds. I have wondered about hormone replacement therapy, but I do not get hot flashes, so have been told they are not indicated; also strong family history of early heart attacks.
Any input is greatly appreciated! I hope this gets seen here!
lucky single mom to 20 yr old dd and 17 yr old ds through 2 very different adoption routes