I'm 25 and a recent bone density exam showed osteoporosis - a step down from a bone density exam 1 1/2 years ago (which showed Osteopenia).
Blood tests all say I'm perfectly normal - no calcium problems or estrogen problems. I lift weights and exercise regularly, get plenty of calcium and vitamin D, take birth control (estrogen).
Endocrinologist suggests I consider Fosamax but informed me no studies are available on the results with women my age. She also told me that Bone Density exams are not entirely reliable as studies are done on post-menopause women, not younger women. Does anyone have this problem or know of some resources I can check out? I'd rather not take medications for this but I don't see any other alternatives as I'm meeting the guidelines for diet and excercise.
Help please!
Blood tests all say I'm perfectly normal - no calcium problems or estrogen problems. I lift weights and exercise regularly, get plenty of calcium and vitamin D, take birth control (estrogen).
Endocrinologist suggests I consider Fosamax but informed me no studies are available on the results with women my age. She also told me that Bone Density exams are not entirely reliable as studies are done on post-menopause women, not younger women. Does anyone have this problem or know of some resources I can check out? I'd rather not take medications for this but I don't see any other alternatives as I'm meeting the guidelines for diet and excercise.
Help please!