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Question: I am diagnosed with Osteoporosis since last 4 years.
Yearly checkup there is no improvement in Bone Mineral Density.
Is there any way to overcome this to Green Levels or I need to continue with Calcium supplements and take precautions.
Below is extract from one report.
Observations:
Region Lumbar Spine (L1 – L4)
Bone Mineral Density : 0.904g/cm²
T Score : -2.6
Z Score : -2.3
WHO Classification – Osteoporosis.
Region Left Femur
Bone Mineral Density : 0.747g/cm²
T Score : -2.5
Z Score : -2.1
WHO Classification – Osteoporosis.
Region Right Femur
Bone Mineral Density : 0.807g/cm²
T Score : -2.0
Z Score : -1.7
WHO Classification – Osteopenia.
IMPRESSION: Overall study shows osteoporosis.
Yearly checkup there is no improvement in Bone Mineral Density.
Is there any way to overcome this to Green Levels or I need to continue with Calcium supplements and take precautions.
Below is extract from one report.
Observations:
Region Lumbar Spine (L1 – L4)
Bone Mineral Density : 0.904g/cm²
T Score : -2.6
Z Score : -2.3
WHO Classification – Osteoporosis.
Region Left Femur
Bone Mineral Density : 0.747g/cm²
T Score : -2.5
Z Score : -2.1
WHO Classification – Osteoporosis.
Region Right Femur
Bone Mineral Density : 0.807g/cm²
T Score : -2.0
Z Score : -1.7
WHO Classification – Osteopenia.
IMPRESSION: Overall study shows osteoporosis.
Brief Answer:
Specific medicines are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You do have osteoporosis and osteopenia of all the bones and it needs specific treatment in addition to calcium and Vitamin D 3 supplements that you are already taking.
Medicines used to prevent or treat osteoporosis include:
Bisphosphonates:
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)
Raloxifene (Evista), a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which is used only in women.
Calcitonin (Calcimar or Miacalcin), a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in your body Parathyroid hormone. It is given by injection.
Densumab- used to treat those who are at high risk for bone fracture. Given by injection, usually every 6 months.
Discuss with your doctor about these options for treating yourself for osteoporosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Specific medicines are needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
You do have osteoporosis and osteopenia of all the bones and it needs specific treatment in addition to calcium and Vitamin D 3 supplements that you are already taking.
Medicines used to prevent or treat osteoporosis include:
Bisphosphonates:
Alendronate (Fosamax)
Risedronate (Actonel, Atelvia)
Ibandronate (Boniva)
Zoledronic acid (Reclast, Zometa)
Raloxifene (Evista), a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM), which is used only in women.
Calcitonin (Calcimar or Miacalcin), a naturally occurring hormone that helps regulate calcium levels in your body Parathyroid hormone. It is given by injection.
Densumab- used to treat those who are at high risk for bone fracture. Given by injection, usually every 6 months.
Discuss with your doctor about these options for treating yourself for osteoporosis.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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