Before You Panic Over Your DEXA Score, Watch THIS

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• TW

  @twilde3754 · 7 months ago

  I refused a DEXA at age 67 with a history of osteoporosis via my mother. My primary was OK with it. Why no DEXA? An osteoporosis diagnosis DESTROYED my mother. She curled up in a corner chair for 10 years and finally died...NOT of anything bone related. My mother went on a biophosphonate and lost all of her bottom teeth within a few years -- more depression.  I told my doc "Let's pretend I have osteo. Tell me what to do?" Everything she told me to do, I already do. BTW: Last year I took a hard fall on my hardwood floors -- I was somewhat sore, but that was it. I am conscious of the shoes I wear, that I exercise, the food I eat, DON'T pick up heavy objects. I don't take meds. I think that's as good as I can do.

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• CH

  @cherlgolja5402 · 9 months ago

  Bottom line , you have to be your own advocate your health!

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• DI

  @dianegonzales8511 · 3 months ago

  I had a ladder fall out from under me while pulling something from the rafters. I'm 61. I was hanging from the rafters, barefoot, above a cement floor. I thought about it & decided to let go, land, & continue down & roll backwards. No damage or pain. Then a couple months later, I went to Knotts Berry Farm & rode a rollercoaster with only a lap belt. Bad decision. I felt my spine give way at the T11 & T12; compression fracture. After that, the DEXA scan. Osteoporosis diagnosis. Doc put me on the biphosphonates. That was 6 months ago. I was afraid to take it because of the side effects. I tried one & it made me so sick that I will not take another. After listening to this & several others in agreement, I will not take another pill. Thank you for this video. It's given me hope. I was spiraling into a deep depression. Now I see light at the end of the tunnel.

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• DA

  @daphnehawk7160 · 7 months ago

  This is by far the most hope giving video I have seen on this channel. I am tired of the fear that has permeated my life since my diagnosis a few months ago. Thank you for sharing this success story.

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• CH

  @ChristineEccleston-c1p · 3 months ago

  I had an Osteoporosis diagnosis at 59 from a DEXA. I had a REMS 7 months late. It like Geoff's said I was squarely back in osteopeania territory and my bone quality was quite good, all in the yellow zone. I relate to Geoff. I didn't feel fragile anymore and felt confident to push harder and lift more. My fracture risk was quite low. So I'm back out there hiking, rock scrambling and lifting weights

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• PE

  @Pepper0816 · 9 months ago

  I also went to an Endocrinologist and she recommended Prolia.  I left and never went back.

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• SN

  @snuder9832 · 8 months ago

  I believe I’ve heard from Dr Sarah Myhill that bone density and bone quality are 2 different things and both matter

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• SH

  @sharontaylor5075 · 22 hours ago

  I wish my scores could be as good as his

• RA

  @Rambandit52 · 9 months ago

  Wow. Wonderful. Dr. Doug. Even the professionals are uninformed. Keep up the great work. Happy to hear you’re working on accepting Medicare.

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• JU

  @judiseibold9119 · 7 months ago

  Yes, I was just diagnosed yesterday and so discouraged and sad…so excited to hear this show

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• JA

  @jayneteske1963 · 8 months ago

  After my diagnosis of breast cancer I had an obligatory DEXA prior to being put on cancer meds.  DEXA was -2.5, rheumatologist said I had to take drugs, shots. etc.  She said there were no options.  My retired oral surgeon friend cautioned me about bisphosphonates.  So, I declined all bone strengthening drugs.  Then, my internet study led me to the LYFTMOR study.  I increased my gym time to 5X/wk for 50 min every day.  I focus on High Intensity Resistance and Impact Training (HiRIT), range of motion, balance, and core work.  I'm now 79, my last 3 DEXAs have remained at -2.5.  Additionally, I eat healthy (Mayo Clinic whole foods diet), see a nutritionist annually and suppliment with vitamins etc. as he recommends.   I feel great!

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• KA

  @karimaberrada5466 · 9 months ago

  The level of joy in his face after Eco Rems is priceless… I know that feeling

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