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Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 8 8:12am | Replies (393)

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@guinivere

I can so identify with you! I am 86 & after seeing the results of an overdue bone scan in October, my family doctor essentially said "Reclast!" I said no! And that's where we stand. I fractured a wrist bone in May but nothing else & have had no falls. Have been going locally to physical therapy once a week. I have an appt with an endocrinologist at Univ of WI Hospital in April. I recently found Keith McCormick's two books & feel that his is the right approach to osteoporosis & am thinking of contacting him for a consult (I am in Wisconsin). My brother lives in New Hampshire - not all THAT far from where Dr. McCormick has his office, so that is a thought.

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guinivere, good answer, "no." Reclast isn't the worst osteoporosis drug, but why not take the best, Forteo. I think that is what McCormick recommends and what he has taken. Though it's probably time to visit your brother, I think you can gather as much from the McCormick videos.
I like Forteo and have been taking it without struggle for almost a year. Some have adverse reactions so you have to be ready to switch to Tymlos. I hope you get a good endocrinologist and the best medication. Oh, Forteo helps heal the broken bone. Reclast does not.