Hi Sue,
About a year ago, my rheumatologist had me do a bone density scan. I was diagnose with advanced osteopenia. My low back and both hips were shown significant bone loss. I too was not aware of this going on. I never thought of men having this. I always thought (please excuse my expression) the little ole' ladies got this.
I am now on Fosomax. I am not excited about it but was told (like the other messy drugs) that it is the lesser of the eavils to take it.
I am older, however, I am 60 this year and have been diagnosed with AS for 3 years now. I do not know how long I have had AS but think I have had it at least 5 years prior.
I have fusion in my SI and the beginnings of it in my thoracic area and my C6 and C7 joint.
I think it should be something for all to consider who has this active disease.
Bill
