DXA 2022

My latest DXA and TBS report is in.  As a reminder, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2005 and given a script for Fosamax. I declined.  I was in my 50's. Now I'm in my 70's. My intention was to implement my 7 pillars for bone health for a better outcome: 

1. Calcium and mineral rich-foods
2. Supplements (Cal Citrate, Vit. D., Vit K2 - Mk7, Dr. McCormick's collagen and mineral whey)
3. Bioidentical hormones
4. Weight bearing exercise
5. Stress reduction
6. Sleep hygiene
7. Bringing joy to my everyday

At that time, Fosamax was a long term drug. I would have been a prolonged user. I'm grateful to the work of Dr. Schneider and who revealed her terrible story below. Due to her work Fosamax users now take a drug holiday.

My latest DXA and TBS report.  As a reminder, I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2005 and given a script for Fosamax. I declined.  My intention was to implement my 6 pillars for bone health for a better outcome: 

1. Calcium and mineral rich-foods
2. Researched supplements (I get my calcium through food)
3. Weight bearing exercise
4. Stress reduction
5. Sleep hygiene
6. Bringing joy to my everyday

I took my 90 minutes pilgrimage to Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania. DXA during Covid of course had its moments. Masks, temperature testing, hand sanitizer, distancing...we all know the necessary Covid drill.

Bone Quality:

Since I started working in the field of bone health there is a common thread that drives a bigger question. 

Is the DXA test (which measures bone density) the only way to determine the overall health of your bones?

But what about bone quality?

OSTEOPOROSIS AND BONE QUALITY

Dr. Lani Simpson interviewed the researcher and developer of the Trabecular Bones Score TBS software, Dr. Didier Hans.

They discussed bone density testing, with a special focus on the TBS score.

The recording and notes are now available.

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