I'm sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with osteoporosis. I've got it also and that's one of the reasons that I've not been able to have surgery. Even Dr. B said that my T Score was too low.
I think you said (can't see your post while I write this) that you had to go on a calcium booster, Fosamax. It is a bisphosphonate and has side effects that you may want to read up on. The side effects especially stomach problems and jaw necrosis are unfortunately real and scary. I don't believe it keeps your calcium regulated as another newer medication, Forteo does which I was previously treated with.
I do agree with you that the DEXA scan is not the ultimate measure of bone density. There are several other factors such as bone strength, age of the patient, other medical condition, etc.,
I'm glad you were able to have surgery. I wish you well with your recovery.
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7/05 EMG/Nerve Conduction Tests
8/04 Disqualified from ADR clinical trial due to severe osteoporosis -- getting treatment
3/04 updated MRI
11/2000 IDET L 3/4, L4/5
1/2000 Discogram
numerous epidural injections
physical therapy
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