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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Get a bone scan asap, called a DEXA.

I was menopausal at 48 and learned through a dexa that I have osteoporosis. Now I take Fosamax once a week.

I had two prior dexa scans while perimenopausal that showed I was in osteopenia.

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Did you have any indication of the osteopenia while in peri-menopause?  Why did you get tested for it?[/quote]

Family history of osteoporosis and osteopenia. My younger sister kept breaking bones and her doctor ordered a DExA for her at 38 - she has osteopenia. Shortly after he results I had a DEXA scan at 40 that also showed osteopenia. I was told by my GP to take calcium supplements.

Dexa scan at 49 showed osteopenia. I am thin, small-framed, light eyes and fair skinned with a history of an eating disorder from teens into early 20s. Non smoker. Teetotaler.

My rheumatologist recommended incorporating weights/weight training and hard surface exercise, like running on a hard surface, to lay down more bone.

One benefit to this diagnosis: I am in better shape than I was in my 20s! Just ran in my 4th 5k and try to run 2x a week, yoga 2x week, fitness walking 1 day and free weights daily. I still take calcium supplements along with once weekly Fosamax. [/quote]

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