I refused a DEXA at age 67 with a history of osteoporosis via my mother. My primary was OK with it. Why no DEXA? An osteoporosis diagnosis DESTROYED my mother. She curled up in a corner chair for 10 years and finally died...NOT of anything bone related. My mother went on a biophosphonate and lost all of her bottom teeth within a few years -- more depression.  I told my doc "Let's pretend I have osteo. Tell me what to do?" Everything she told me to do, I already do. BTW: Last year I took a hard fall on my hardwood floors -- I was somewhat sore, but that was it. I am conscious of the shoes I wear, that I exercise, the food I eat, DON'T pick up heavy objects. I don't take meds. I think that's as good as I can do.

Bottom line , you have to be your own advocate your health!

I had a ladder fall out from under me while pulling something from the rafters. I'm 61. I was hanging from the rafters, barefoot, above a cement floor. I thought about it & decided to let go, land, & continue down & roll backwards. No damage or pain. Then a couple months later, I went to Knotts Berry Farm & rode a rollercoaster with only a lap belt. Bad decision. I felt my spine give way at the T11 & T12; compression fracture. After that, the DEXA scan. Osteoporosis diagnosis. Doc put me on the biphosphonates. That was 6 months ago. I was afraid to take it because of the side effects. I tried one & it made me so sick that I will not take another. After listening to this & several others in agreement, I will not take another pill. Thank you for this video. It's given me hope. I was spiraling into a deep depression. Now I see light at the end of the tunnel.

This is by far the most hope giving video I have seen on this channel. I am tired of the fear that has permeated my life since my diagnosis a few months ago. Thank you for sharing this success story.

I had an Osteoporosis diagnosis at 59 from a DEXA. I had a REMS 7 months late. It like Geoff's said I was squarely back in osteopeania territory and my bone quality was quite good, all in the yellow zone. I relate to Geoff. I didn't feel fragile anymore and felt confident to push harder and lift more. My fracture risk was quite low. So I'm back out there hiking, rock scrambling and lifting weights

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a year and a half ago, lumbar spine 1- vertebra 1.9 -2 vertebra 2.1 -3 vertebra 3.3 -4 vertebra 3.3
.hip 2.1 The doctor said it was moderately severe! He recommended me several types of bisphosphonate drugs or injections, I did not accept these terrible poisons! I do not take any medication! Only vitamins d3-k2 -vitamin c -magnesium bovine collagen every day. Calcium only as a cure! I put collagen in yogurt and ground pumpkin seeds with a spoon! I eat poppy seed cake every other day because poppy seeds are very good for the bones! Every other day I do 40-minute osteoporosis exercises with 1-kilo dumbbells in my hands. I climb a lot of stairs and walk for an hour a day. I am 65 years old! Greetings from Hungary!

I believe I’ve heard from Dr Sarah Myhill that bone density and bone quality are 2 different things and both matter

I also went to an Endocrinologist and she recommended Prolia.  I left and never went back.

Wow. Wonderful. Dr. Doug. Even the professionals are uninformed. Keep up the great work. Happy to hear you’re working on accepting Medicare.

Watching Dr Epstein speak about his osteoporosis diagnosis brought back very painful memories for me after my diagnosis which was brought on by an incompetent physician at Kaiser prescribing steroids and antibiotics for an autoimmune disease.  When I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, 2 yrs ago, my World just crumbled. . . I was afraid to move. . . I repeated that phrase so many times to different doctors. . . "I'm afraid to move".  I was always very physical and this, I could not deal with.  My close friend could see that I was to the point that I just didn't want to exist anymore. . . we both teared up as she tried to convince me to hang in there, but I'm very strong willed, and I had decided I wasn't going to live like that. . . I didn't have to do any research on Bisphosphonates to know they were bad news. . . I just had to read 'how' they worked. . . it made no sense!  I decided to see if there was any hope for me out there and I did extensive research. . . I came across Red Light Therapy.  . I liked what I saw, so I bought a full-panel. . . then I came across a collagen made in Germany that was specifically for bones, Fortibone.  Again, I liked what I saw and the research that had been done on it, so I ordered that. I have been using both for almost 2 yrs and my World has absolutely turned around. I haven't fractured a bone in those 2 yrs and it's taken me several months to build up my confidence to work out in my gym again, but I'm to the point that I honestly feel I'm not going to hurt myself.  I had to dust off all my equipment that hasn't been used for years. The mental torture was worse for me. . .   That has all changed. . . every day is a good day. . . and I mean 'every' day!  I've read some of your comments and I feel for all of you. . . just know you can change your situation.  Red Light Therapy and the Collagen worked for me!

Thank you for right off talking about the tailspin with the diagnosis! I'm 54, active, and healthy--with a recent diagnosis. A friend just got diagnosed and didn't feel she got much helpful advice from her doctor, just, "Whatever you do, don't fall." She replied, "I'm planning to go ice skating this weekend, sound fine?" The doctor went pale. Brutal.

Yes, I was just diagnosed yesterday and so discouraged and sad…so excited to hear this show

The level of joy in his face after Eco Rems is priceless… I know that feeling

After my diagnosis of breast cancer I had an obligatory DEXA prior to being put on cancer meds.  DEXA was -2.5, rheumatologist said I had to take drugs, shots. etc.  She said there were no options.  My retired oral surgeon friend cautioned me about bisphosphonates.  So, I declined all bone strengthening drugs.  Then, my internet study led me to the LYFTMOR study.  I increased my gym time to 5X/wk for 50 min every day.  I focus on High Intensity Resistance and Impact Training (HiRIT), range of motion, balance, and core work.  I'm now 79, my last 3 DEXAs have remained at -2.5.  Additionally, I eat healthy (Mayo Clinic whole foods diet), see a nutritionist annually and suppliment with vitamins etc. as he recommends.   I feel great!

So love what you are doing Doug your expertise is greatly needed across the country excited for you and for all who will benefit from your new initiative.

In Canada here. In my late 40”s my doctor, under pressure from a Fosamax rep, started encouraging all her women patients to go for a bone density scan. So, having never broken a bone in my life, totally healthy, was told I had osteoporosis and prescribed Fosamax. Thank god my dentist told me that Fosamax was a drug that had potential side effects. So, I threw that drug in the garbage. 8 years later I broke  my foot. I healed perfectly and quickly. I am now 73 and am told my vitamin D is too low. It has always been too low according to my doctor. I just do my thing now. Like the doctor, I was negatively affected by all that.

Thank you for sharing your story Jeff and for the honest conversation Dr Doug. As a recovering osteoporotic radiographer, I too found REMS here in Australia after having a 'wild' DEXA result (#2 in a series of 3 scans over 6 years) and appreciate the additional information and nature of the tech. Similar to Jeff, with a Fragility Score in the green and having shifted endocrinologists (because I was not happy with the recommended treatment and menopause conversations) i am a Bone Health and REMS advocate, confident that continuing to lift heavy correctly (respecting Belinda Beck's LIFTMOR work) and mindfully feeding my bones the nutrients they need, I'm on the right track to continue to improve my bone health. Having offloaded my business in the past 2 years, transitioning it to advocating for Bone Health because of the many gaps in our health system. Providing a mobile REMS and bone health service to regional areas of Australia and aged care facilities is what I'm working towards. Thank you so very much. I eagerly await to see what emerges next for you Dr Doug. I wonder if it will extend here to Australia? Anita xx

Agreed, preach Dr Doug! Thank you for sharing your story, Dr Jeff! I Will keep advocating for REMs for my patients here in Oregon, this just proves that education is power and our bone loss patients deserve this info! 💥💫💪

AT 48 I was diagnosed with Osteopenia after results from an initial ultrasound through LifeLine screening sent me to get a DEXA.  This, after being an avid bodybuilder with a Masters in Exercise Science and Wellness Promotion.  My life has been dedicated to my health.  Also have compound MTHFR, nutrient inabsorbency, and bilateral carotid arterial plaque!  I have been to traditional specialists and functional medicine doctors since I was 28 from San Diego to Virginia Beach and now at the "renowned" Cleveland Clinic, where I live!  Wish I had more money to throw at getting healthy, but, well, it's expensive...

I had 2 doctors recommend Prolia. I told them thanks, but no thanks. So glad I didn't fall for their pitch.