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Re: osteopenia in a young woman.
From: Kayla (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 6 Mar 2003 10:12:13 -0600 (CST)
Salma,
I was just diagnoised w/ osteopenia too. I am 20 and my gyn believes it
is because of being on Synarel(lupron like) for six months. I just saw
a wonderful RE that is going to help me w/ this and my endo. If you are
in the Chicago area, I would glady recommend him.
At Thu, 6 Mar 2003, R. Daniel Braun, MD wrote:
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>At Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Salma wrote:
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>>Hello,
>>
>>I am 27 years old and have been diagnosed with Osteopenia of both the lumbar
>>spine and femoral neck. My doctor has never seen someone of my age with
>>this condition and therefore cannot answer my questions. They include:
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>> If I am on Fosamax for a few years, will my bone density return to normal?
>> Approximately how long would I have to take the drug to regain full bone
>>density?
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>Depends on the cause for the osteopenia.
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>> Will taking this drug affect my ability to conceive later on?
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>Shouldn't
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>> How long should I be off the drug before attempting conception?
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>Fosamax is pregnancy category "C" (Shown to cause problems in animals,
>but none known in humans.)
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>>FYI, I have very regular periods. I do not smoke; do not drink. I eat A
>>LOT of dairy. I am not overweight (5'4, 113 pounds) and I exercise
>>regularly. I did suffer from hyperthyroidism a few years ago (which my
>>doctor believes could be the cause of the Osteopenia), although I have been
>>normal for about 3 years now. My mother is Osteoporotic although she has
>>never broken a bone and she is on Fosamax now.
>>
>I would recommend a consultation with an Endocrinologist who has an
>expertise in Bone problems.
>
>>Thank you.
>>
>>Please withhold name.
>
>--
>R.Daniel Braun, MD FACOG FOG
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Kayla
**Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**
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