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Osteoporosis from high dose prednisone

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 23 11:18pm | Replies (8)

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@thisoldewe

Yes, I too have osteoporosis from too much prednisone !
I initially treated with Prolia, which has has 'significant improvements in 18 months of treatment... however, I developed difficulties with lung infections, due to lowering the immune system... I quickly add, that this is a rare reaction.... too bad, when it was working so well!
The jury is still out for me in the specialists deciding which drug to try next.
However, Forteo is the drug considered to be best for prednisone- caused osteoporosis.
Yes, there are side effects to everything. The best advise is to v tell you to talk with your doctor about your concerns. They will be balancing all your other issues to make the suggestions of treatment.
The worse thing that can happen, is that you do not treat this nasty disease, and eventually get fractures that will change your mobility and your enjoyment of life.
Please chat with your doctor.
Do lots of research.
But most of all, choose a treatment plan to address your osteoporosis.... it won't go away by itself!
I wish you the best in making this decision, and all the best for your healthier future!

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@thisoldewe
Thanks for your response. My husband is the one who has been on prednisone and developed osteoporosis. He’s not much into researching so I’m doing it for him. Thanks for your feedback on the meds and letting me know that Forteo is considered best with steroid induced osteoporosis. I’ll discuss it with his doctor.

Do you know if a person needs to see a dentist before staying the Forteo? It’s recommended with Fosamax. He’s adverse to going to a dentist and is panicking because I scheduled an appointment. He’s not been since 2007 though I’ve tried many times to get him to go.