Newly diagnosed and T score -5.009 with two fractures Advice pleeeese!

Winnie, With the known link between your thyroid condition and Osteoporosis (OP), and also your possible genetic  predisposition to OP it's surprising that your endocrinologist was reluctant  to order a dexa scan. Your spine T score (-5)  shows significant OP.  Was it then your endocrinologist or your GP who prescribed AA?  I know that this med. is the most commonly used one for OP  but often a stronger one can be prescribed if OP is severe - at least for the initial few years of treatment ( meds. like Prolia or Forteo).  It is of course possible that your endocrinologist has really good reasons for the choice he has made. . . . It might just be helpful to talk this over with him at your next apt. 

It's really good that you're an active person who regularly exercises. No big change required  to initiate there!. However if at all possible, if I were you, I would see a physiotherapist who specialises in OP and get her to outline the very best exercises for you taking into account your 2 fractures. . .Even one apt. would be beneficial.

Apart form that, try and avoid forward bending (like tipping your toes) and spine rotation or twisting. There is a great series of little videos on the NOF (Canada) site called " Too Fit To Fracture" that are really good - and safe. Check that out. You could also check whether your local health clinic or hospital holds exercise programmes for OP patients or, if not, whether your national OP Association has a helpful website with information leaflets and a Nurse Specialist you could call with any questions you have. You must have lots!

Finally it is really possible to have a good life with OP so don't panic at all. You do however need to take a bit more care of yourself and think twice before you start bungee jumping - at least 'til the fractures heal!!

Kind Regards, J

To add to Juno's excellent comments, add Vitamin K2 to your supplemrnts. It's what sends calcium into the bones.

First of all Winnie, so sorry that this has happened to you and understand how shocked and scared you must be feeling.

I won't repeat what has already been said so I will talk about diet.

There is a lot you can do with your diet to help you.

I will just list some things to include in your diet every day.

Leafy greens, yoghurt, bone broth, jelly, cucumber skins, prunes and avocados.

One other thing that will help you is to do your own research to empower you which will allow you to feel in control.

All the best.

Thank you so  so much for these really helpful posts where would we be without the internet! 

it was advice from a specialist in osteoporosis given to my Endo he said  they looked at my scan and advised alendronic acid tablets weekly, however I never take advice  from any doctors as gospel, I have changed many Endocrinologists and self treat with one who monitors my condition and i am so much better than I was on any of their medication regimes. I will research these drugs and when my appointment eventually comes through I will be asking them about these alternatives if my score does not improve.

I was very upset and frightened as I know what my mother has gone through and I have nursed her after many painful fractures but she is still hanging in there at 83 and an inspiration. She was upset too and I still get moments of worry so all your replies mean a lot.

I went back to yoga but could see the worry on my teachers face when I told her my diagnosis,so I will consult with a physio and get some advice about adapting certain positions. I will order my vit k2 as another (!) supplement I take quite a lot know Ha! and although my diet is good and I have always eaten healthily  I will ensure I  up all the foods mentioned I love avocados anyway!

 I thought I was doing everything so I would not get this but here it is anyway and I know my thyroid is the cause it's a tricky one to get the balance right. 

Thank you again for all the great advice and reassurance, it has really helped me on a bad day.

Like you, I too had a massive shock to discover I had OP and it wasn't even in my family. I think the others have pretty much covered everything and given lots of good advice. It is not the end of the world and despite 2 vertebrae being fractured, at different times, I do pretty much everything I have always done. Gave up the bike, due to balance issues and with Junos advice, gave bungie jumping a miss. Good luck Winnie

ha ha yes will def be giving that a miss too

Just  hoping to get back to zumba but its the tiredness from the thyroid issue stopping me not the osteo at the moment . Now I have two "manageable" conditions its not easy but I am carrying on and not panicking Just hope I can see improvement or at least no more deterioration on my next scan, Some of the advice on the internet is confusing with some saying avoid biphosphate medication and others  taking it in the hope it will help. I am taking it because I am scared it could get worse but I had to learn a LOT about auto immune thyroiditis when I got it so will treat this in the same way.

Thanks to all for replies .