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<blockquote data-quote="AndBreathe" data-source="post: 2475615" data-attributes="member: 88961"><p>Mid 2019 I was prescribed Liothyronine, in addition to Levothyroxine to treat my hypothyroidism. Thereafter I was referred to the Metabolic Bone Clinic for a DEXA scan by my Endo, to check bone health. </p><p></p><p>The outcome of that scan was a brief diagnosis of osteoporosis. I say brief, because it was promptly re-assessed to be osteopenia in one hip, but otherwise fairly decent bone health - in the joint scanned.</p><p></p><p>I always have consumed dairy products, including milk so continued with that, and I ensure I take decent levels of weight bearing exercise. </p><p></p><p>At the time, I was offered treatment with Alendronic Acid, but reading the available information, I elected to wait and watch for some time. Alendronic Acid isn't a particularly pleasant drug, and whilst it can help with bone health - mainly be slowing any deterioration, it can also cause brittle bones and other seemingly counter productive side effects. I will be rescanned in 2024 (Yes, I have the appointment already!), or sooner, if I exhibit any symptoms, or experience a pathological fracture.</p><p></p><p>Alexandra, do you have the breakdown of your results from your DEXA scan? Those can be helpful to your thought process.</p><p></p><p>Finally, when I questioned the probable and potential root causes for my sub-optimal bone health, medical opinion was most likely my hypothyroidism, which had proven tricky to treat effectively, or my period of anorexia earlier in life, when I was effectively under-nourished. There was no mention of low carb as a potential suspect, and my Endo is very clear about my LC and gluten-free lifestyle.</p><p></p><p>I am still quite a slight person, but I do ensure I don't lose any weight.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AndBreathe, post: 2475615, member: 88961"] Mid 2019 I was prescribed Liothyronine, in addition to Levothyroxine to treat my hypothyroidism. Thereafter I was referred to the Metabolic Bone Clinic for a DEXA scan by my Endo, to check bone health. The outcome of that scan was a brief diagnosis of osteoporosis. I say brief, because it was promptly re-assessed to be osteopenia in one hip, but otherwise fairly decent bone health - in the joint scanned. I always have consumed dairy products, including milk so continued with that, and I ensure I take decent levels of weight bearing exercise. At the time, I was offered treatment with Alendronic Acid, but reading the available information, I elected to wait and watch for some time. Alendronic Acid isn't a particularly pleasant drug, and whilst it can help with bone health - mainly be slowing any deterioration, it can also cause brittle bones and other seemingly counter productive side effects. I will be rescanned in 2024 (Yes, I have the appointment already!), or sooner, if I exhibit any symptoms, or experience a pathological fracture. Alexandra, do you have the breakdown of your results from your DEXA scan? Those can be helpful to your thought process. Finally, when I questioned the probable and potential root causes for my sub-optimal bone health, medical opinion was most likely my hypothyroidism, which had proven tricky to treat effectively, or my period of anorexia earlier in life, when I was effectively under-nourished. There was no mention of low carb as a potential suspect, and my Endo is very clear about my LC and gluten-free lifestyle. I am still quite a slight person, but I do ensure I don't lose any weight. [/QUOTE]
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