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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Hi, my name is Dale. I have had T scores beginning in 2003 of -1.6, -2,0, -1.9, -1.7 (2014) and now -2.7. I take Evista, calcium supplements, Vit. D, Magnesium, Zinc, etc. Is it possible that my most recent test could have been flawed or misread? It seems like such a huge jump in just 3 years. I do drink a lot of Coke Zero and am afraid that it a major part of my problem. Is it possible to change my diet (stop the Coke Zero especially, along wih other changes) and reverse some of the bone loss without having to take a much stronger osteoporosis drug like Prolia? I greatly fear the side effects. Can you give me some guidance. I plan to see my doctor Wednesday to discuss my problem. Thanks for any info you can give me. Dale Terrebonne
Tue, 23 Jan 2018
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Hello,

First of all you have to check it the T score was taken from the hip or spine. Evista (Raloxifene) only works on the spine for bone protection. I dont think that coke zero affects bone loss. Evista is also a very old treatment for bone protection and has quite a lot of side effects like thrombosis just to name one and is rarely used nowadays.

There are various other treatments for bone health including prolia and bisphosphonates. Yes you should discuss with you doctor to see what would be the best option for you.

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What Does My Lab Test Report Indicate?

Hello, First of all you have to check it the T score was taken from the hip or spine. Evista (Raloxifene) only works on the spine for bone protection. I dont think that coke zero affects bone loss. Evista is also a very old treatment for bone protection and has quite a lot of side effects like thrombosis just to name one and is rarely used nowadays. There are various other treatments for bone health including prolia and bisphosphonates. Yes you should discuss with you doctor to see what would be the best option for you. Kind regards