Just What I Need-another New Problem, But Can Happen To All Of Us

Hi all,
Like I need another new problem like I need a hole in my head…yeesh.
But, I have now come to expect another problem every 4-5months…that seems to be what is happening, as my body deteriorates.

My Rheumatologist had my Primary Care Physician, order a Bone Density Test on me, because I was on Chemotherapy, (Cytoxan), for so long.
So he ordered it.
Bad results–I have what I call, “an old ladies disease”, bad osteoporosis.
T-Scores:
Above -1: Bone Density is normal
Between -1 and -2.5: A sign of osteopenia, a condition in which bone density
is below normal, and may lead to osteoporosis.
Below -2.5: You have osteoporosis.
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My T-Score is -2.68, and my PCP told me I have bad osteoporosis, and put me on Fosamax 70mg 1 tab weekly, and Calcium with Vit.D 750mg twice daily.
My Spine classification: Abnormal. BMD, (Bone Mineral Density) of 80-110 mg/cc, of which normal is above 140mg/cc.
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He told me my bones a very brittle, and should be extra careful, since I fall once in a while, and can now get a fracture very easily.
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But the interesting thing my PCP is telling me, is that he thinks my chemo only added a little bit to this. He thinks the main reason for getting the osteoporosis, is that I have been with a wheelchair for years now, only able to walk short distances. He said that because I am inactive, and not “using my bones” like I did prior to me getting the CIDP by walking, running, etc., that he feels THAT is what caused the osteoporosis.

If that is the case, then perhaps many of you on this site should be tested for osteoporosis by also getting the Bone Density Test. It should be brought up to your Primary Care doc.
Ken
(KEDASO)