delemma--danged if you do, danged if you don't take the adrenolates.
I too am/have been learning the 'hard way' about bone loss [far more than I ever could have imagined].
I fear that physicians are not as up to date on the newer cautions in the prescribing info as necessary. In my case I've been taking the adrenolates for over 10 years and a recent 're-read' of the info NOW includes the suggestion to take a 'break' at a 5-year mark. The info does not say for how long tho [I suspect 'THEY' don't know].
I am told and have read that other therapies are be available so there is hope. I will be finding out very soon tho, after more tests and a visit to the endocrinologist. I am sure that Billye is in that process of 'finding out' as well.
Every medication has the potential to help or hurt us. We usually find out after a precious price has been paid.
Liza Jane, I emphasize with your concerns and fears. Your concerns are far, far greater than mine. Below is a link on thyroid activity and how it can relate to other issues and conditions, particularly medications and supplements:
http://www.powerofprevention.com/thyroid/links.php
It seems that the whole endocrine system is linked to bone development and retention. The more I learn, I understand some, and am amazed by how complicated we humans are!
As I find out more, I'll post resouce sites.
For now have a couple of these: - j