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I had a hysterectomy at 40 and took hormones for the first couple of years, until my older sister was diagnosed with BC. Had arguments with doctor, who said you're more likely to die of heart disease than BC (back when they thought hormones prevented heart disease). I refused.

My mom, at 78, has severe bone loss. Two years ago, within a 16 month period, she had two hip fractures, a pelvic fracture and another fall that took just as long to recover. She had been misdiagnosed in a couple other areas and had been taking medication that was causing her to blackout, hence the falls.

I had a bone scan last year and I also have osteopena. Last summer I fell and broke my hand -- even the hand xray said I have it in my hand!

I have taken Evista for the past 5 years; unfortunately, I didn't have a baseline bone scan before starting. Therefore, we don't know if the Evista has had an impact. That won't happen until my next scan in a few years.

You're doing great with exercise and strength training. Short of that, along with drugs such as Evista, that's about it.

Interestingly enough, my husband also has it in the balls of his feet!!! Very painful.