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2. Dumb Question - I had breast cancer 10 years ago (age 39) and was put on Tamoxafin, which eventually caused severe bleeding and I ended up have a hystroectomy(?). I understand this med, along with Arimidex (which I also took) may be the cause of my osteo. Question is since I had a hysto, what is my menapausal status and do the osteo drugs contain hormones.
3. This question is for the professional to answer - If you were diasgnoised with osteoporosos, which drug would you take. I know it is a personal choice, but I am having such a hard time deciding whether or not to take Boniva (which I was prescribed). I prefer to take drugs that have been on the market longer.
I feel like I need counseling for this disease. I feel like I am walking on cotton. I have not fallen, but this diagnosis has me believing that my next step will be fatal....I am literally loosing my mind thinking about this.View Thread

MRI L-Spine w/o Contrast - Impression - 02/12/2001
1.2.8 generalized disc bulge and L4-5 with slight thecal sac compression. The disc is dehydrated. A degenerative fissure in annulus is present.
2. The lumbar spine is otherwise normal
Bone Density - Impression - 11/11-/2010
1. Very advanced osteopenis of the lumbar spine with a T-score of -2.42.
2. Mild ostepenia of the femoral necks with a T-score of -1.1 which is borderline normal.View Thread

I was just told I have ostepenia and not osteporasis. Is one less serious than the other. Also I was given Boniva to take. Is this an estrogen? Just wondering because I had breast cancer 10 years ago and remember the doctor saying I should not be given hormonal meds. I am so afraid of taking the osteo drugs because of all of the SERIOUS side effects. Can just Vitamin D help reverse my bone loss?View Thread
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