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To start generic Fosamax soon and very concerned!
Bones, Joints & Muscles | Last Active: Aug 12, 2024 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
I was on Fosamax for three months and then had to stop taking it while I had an emergency surgery and was hospitalized for two weeks. I felt uneasy taking it in the first place because I read about the side effects, and decided not to restart the medication when I got home from the hospital. Doctor wanted to start me on Prolia, but once again, the side effects scared me. I am already on a lot of meds following my stem cell transplant, so I am careful about any other medication that doctors want to add. I focus on taking calcium, consuming dairy and walking 4-5 miles per day. I am also cautious about what exercises I do that may affect my back - that’s where my osteoporosis is.
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I have been researching osteoporosis drugs since I just had an MRI that shows cracks at L1 and L2. My doctor and I had discussion about Fosamax and Prolia. He wants me on Prolia.
I just finished a 7 day short course about exercise for osteoporosis. Margaret Martin is a Physiotherapist from Canada. She teaches appropriate exercises for osteoporosis. You can find her at http://www.melioguide.com. I also bought her book, "Exercise for Better Bones." (Amazon, $15) The book has three different levels of exercise depending on how active you are currently.
I'm 82, seeing a Neurosurgeon later this month, trying to determine where my pain is originating. I am leaning towards Prolia.
I wish you well on your journey!
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Instead of taking the 70 mg of fosomax, I asked my doctor to give me a 35 mg dose since I was concerned about side effects.
I take 500 mg of calcium in the evening per my endocrinologist, and 1000 of D during the day. I get enough calcium through my diet, and I am vegan.
I am told I will be on the fosomax for five years. My bone scans are improving, spine is now at osteopenia level and right hip is almost at osteopenia.
I work with a trainer twice a week doing a weight workout. Since I’ve always been a walker/runner, cyclist and ended up with osteoporosis I think the weight workout is going to benefit me more. This is my experience with the bone journey as I age. Am now 71. Have lost over an inch in height. Would like that back. My pants are all too long -:)