bone density
Regarding Dexa scans, it is very important that subsequent scans be made using the same equipment, and the same operator, if possible, as your first scan.
FYI.... I have been on Fosamax for almost five years now following my first ADR (3-level lumbar) surgery. During this surgery my bones were reported to be very soft. Following surgery, I had a Dexa scan - results were osteopenia (-2.1 lumbar). Results have improved to within normal range as of last November. Results were -1.7 after the first year, so for me, Fosamax works.
Incidentally, I had a 2-level cervical ADR in 2007 with no subsidence or post-surgical structural events of any kind.
My bone specialist explained to me that the question of "brittle bones" as a result of Fosamax use is impossible. Biophosphates, he said, can not change the way your body builds bone; it only changes (slows down) the natural reabsorption rate of bone within one's body.
-Jeff
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19+ years back pain w/ advancing disc degeneration.
2002-2 level lumbar IDET w/ Nucleoplasty (very unsuccessful; huge setback)
Three level lumbar Charite (L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1) with Dr. Zeegers in Munich, Germany: 2/25/05 (successful)
Two level cervical Mobi-C (C5/6, C6/7) 2/2/07 with Dr. Zeegers (successful)
Laser Facet Coagulation (left side: L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 & sacral) 11/04/10 with Prof. Dr. Reul / Beta Klinik (significant reduction in remnant lumbar & sacral pain)
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