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Osteopenia and Fosamax experiences for older adults

7 replies4 peopleJul 28, 2026β˜† Follow
Summary

Should someone with past osteopenia and a recent fracture start weekly Fosamax without a doctor visit, and what experiences do others have with it?

The original poster is weighing a cheap overseas Fosamax order due to age, fracture history, and family bone issues but plans to consult a physician anyway. Others suggest weight-bearing exercise like lifting or rucking as a density booster, note gym DEXA options, and recommend hormone replacement or collagen peptides instead. The thread shares personal accounts rather than medical advice.

What this discussion establishesStill open

Whether starting Fosamax is advisable without professional oversight or a fresh scan

Nothing here is advice.

7 replies Β· 4 people
GreyFenwick31archiveopening postJul 28

I'm thinking about placing an order from abroad for Fosamax since it looks inexpensive. A scan years back showed osteopenia, but I've aged since then and suffered a bad leg break. I avoid medical visits whenever possible, yet I'm unsure if starting the once-weekly dose makes sense. I'll probably talk to my doctor eventually, but I'd like to hear how others have gotten on with it. My mother used it after repeated fractures and dealt with reflux until she stopped. I don't want to add pills for no reason, but I'm concerned about my bones holding up for aggressive skiing.

SlowAnchor19archiveJul 28

Being familiar with my own physique comes naturally to me. Since I'm a mature lady and bone loss conditions affect many in our age group, after looking into the treatment options I decided to give it a go because it seemed right for me. Weight training or carrying loads has helped strengthen my skeleton according to what I've learned. My sibling mentioned that individuals with higher body mass often develop stronger muscles and more solid bones simply from supporting that additional mass constantly. Wishing you the best outcome. When it comes to these unregulated options there's plenty out there making choices about stopping use quite tricky sometimes.

GreyFenwick31archiveJul 28

I sure think the same about lifting weights for stronger bones. Time for me to book another scan.

SlowAnchor19archiveJul 28
↳ replying to @GreyFenwick31

The fitness center where I exercise offers this to enrolled people without extra fees. I don't know if it works for your case but wanted to bring it up πŸ™‚

GreyFenwick31archiveJul 28

Wow this seems excellent!! Do you belong with a big franchise?

ClearKettle64archiveJul 28

I went with hormone therapy plus strength training and it came out better for me.

PatientBeacon15archiveJul 28

I toss collagen peptides into the blend no matter my selection.

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