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Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 5 8:10am | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
Just want to let you know that my holistic chiropractor (she does not crack bones but uses massages instead) told me that the drugs can make the bones brittle so that the bones actually shatter. She is a very intelligent woman, and not an alarmist. Just one opinion.
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@ppat4pr your chiropractor is right about bisphosphonates and Prolia over time, though they are pretty safe for certain periods of time and do increase bone density. These drugs work by reducing bone turnover (anti-resorptive) so yes, there is a risk of aytpical femur fracture over time.
However your chiropractor is wrong about Forteo and Tymlos, which build quality bone (anabolics, working through the parathyroid).
Evenity builds bone the first 6 months and is anti-resorptive for the last 6 months. It works by inhibiting sclerostin and has a lower risk than bisphosponates.
The problem with Prolia is risk of fracture when you get off, unless you transition to Reclast.