Anonymous wrote:54 female, had osteoporosis for 4 years and coincided with menopause at 49.

Knew I had osteopenia at 43 when I got a DEXA.

Saw a rheumatologist Dr Shari Diamond but honestly learned more from my physical therapist. PT advised me to wear a weighted backpack and do hard surface walking (I had been walking on a treadmill - not enough to stimulate bone growth) so now I strove for 3 miles, 4 days a week. I also do yoga to help with balance.

I take weekly Fosamax.

For me osteoporosis is own both sides of my family as both parents had it. My older brothers both have osteopenia and take calcium supplements

Per an intermediate DEXA that I insisted upon last year, I’ve made “tremendous to remarkable improvement” and hope to end my course of Fosamax with the diagnosis of osteopenia.

I’ve also gained about 15 lbs and try to tell myself that this was necessary- to add some weight to my frame