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Members shared varied approaches to treating osteopenia, with many taking only calcium and vitamin D supplements, while others receive Prolia... Read more

Members shared varied approaches to treating osteopenia, with many taking only calcium and vitamin D supplements, while others receive Prolia injections every six months, though one member noted their condition returned to osteopenia after four years on Prolia. Several members expressed serious concerns about medication side effects, with some considering forgoing treatment altogether despite having osteoporosis, while others mentioned managing pain with Voltaren Gel or considering steroid injections and rheumatology referrals. A recurring theme was the anxiety around balancing treatment risks with bone health needs, especially among older members who feel medications are harder to tolerate, alongside confusion about next steps when test results seem contradictory.