Cause of osteopenia

[Tom2000]

Hi everybody.

I was diagnosed with osteopenia 4 years ago and have been on 70mg Alendronic acid once a week and calcium carbonate +vit D since then. I have not had any indication from my doctor about what happens next, but will ask for some shortly. I am here today to pick up any info from others who have been, or are in, the same position. How long will I expect to be on the medication? Will I get another bone density test? It costs me quite a bit on my winter sports insurance and a number of insurance firms have even refused to insure me! (Apologies, -- not just worried about my health I'm afraid. As they are fond of saying - "It's the economy, stupid!")

Actually, I haven't admitted to still going skiing to my doctor, but it is the last thing I want to give up in my old age. They told me to stop running and take up power walking, but again, I like running! And at over 75, I get a free lift pass in the French Alps which pays for my extra ski insurance. All I have to do is avoid falling over!

[Weightrun]

Tom, since osteopenia is simply a definition of somewhat lowered bone mass of more than 10%, but less than a diagnosis of OSTEOPOROSIS of 25%, compared to the young adult norm, I would question why you were put on drugs? Any other reasons given by your doctor?Impressed that you are still running and skiing. At almost 69, I am still trying to run 1-2 times per week, but it is harder by far than at 25.

Sorry, I can't give any insight into the drug you are on, but perhaps someone else can.