Newly Diagnosed and overwhelmed
I (33F) was just diagnosed with osteoporosis at age, z score -2.8 and t score -2.8. Between ages 14 and 20, I struggled off and on with anorexia while I was competing at a high level in distance running. I have been doing weightlifting and CrossFit moderately (1-3x/week) for the last couple of years, and not a lot of running. I have three kids now, and regular cycles. The only time I’ve had hormones checked has been during pregnancies.
I am supposed to meet with an endocrinologist to discuss further, and I want to educate myself. I am wary of medications and I’ve heard people have reversed this without taking meds for life. I want to know where to even start.
What questions do I need to ask? What options do I have? What kind of practitioners are helpful?
Thank you all in advance. Any advice or experience you have is helpful to know. As I said, I’m overwhelmed and feeling discouraged.