Osteoporosis
"Mom 86 years old multiple vertebral compression fractures , loss of height 6-8 inches . Advanced lumbar osteoporosis , 45 degree deviation of spine ... Curves to left like a &quot;C&quot; . After six weeks on forteo.... Her spine is almost straight. She has gained weight after being in hospital on 15 day liquid diet for gall bladder removal. surgery. Still a little slumped at shoulders but standing straighter ... Breathing improved pain insignificant compared to before as pain was moderate or greater. Let&#039;s see after four months... Don&#039;t wait to start this Med if your spine is similar. Six orthopedics doctors never recommended it ... They only look for surgical cases...."