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Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 8 8:01am | Replies (358)
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I had my first meeting with my UW Endocrinologist today. All went well until she said she wanted to put me on Reclast to start with & I shared my feelimgs about that, so it was dropped. We ended with a recommendation for Prolia which I felt ok with. The problem with Prolia's failure to prevent bad bone loss upon discontinuing would be addressed by simply staying on it since I am 86.

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cez | @cez | Apr 3 10:32am

I understand your dilemma.
I have been putting off the decision for over a year now.
I’ve seen my Endocrinologist twice in that time, she has been very patient and understanding about me not being ready to commit, and wanting to research more first, But, the time has come that she wants a decision. (Basically, there’s no reason to go to a specialist if I’m not following her recommendations.)
I’m just afraid to pull the trigger and commit to the medication plan, I’m not afraid of the side effects, but I’m very afraid of the risks.
(As I sit here with a fractured foot due to osteoporosis. )
My friends are my worst support system in this case, they ALL say no way would they take any of the medications .

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