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Q: I have taken Fosteum for a year and a half. Recent dexa bone scan revealed 6% loss. I also follow a complete program- calcium, mag, D, exercise, etc. What can be the problem?
Hi Reba, so sorry the Fosteum isn't working. Have you been checked for secondary causes for osteoporosis? Also, here's a list of medications that can cause bone loss, as well.
I would check to see if any of these things on the two lists apply to you. If none of these things apply, you may want to see if you are absorbing your calcium, D etc. Have you had your D levels checked too? If they are low, you may not respond to Fosteum, or any other treatment until you raise your circulating D score.
If you have any of these medical issues, you may not improve your t-score until the secondary cause is treated.
Good luck
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