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Is it possible to gain bone mass and strength without using fosamax (alendronate) when your only 28 & how?! t score of -6 and have 5 spinal compression fractures
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Osteoporosis: You are very young to be having such advanced osteoporosis. There must be an underlying reason for this. I would recommend that you see an endocrinologist to help with your diagnosis and treatment.
Answered 7/15/2017
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