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I have some arthritis but I don’t take any meds at this time, just pain relievers as needed. I had a knee and hip replacement (hip 3 yrs ago, knee 2yrs, both went well) I am 65 and in pretty good health beside these crazy joint issues that have crept up on me. I was a person who exercised regularly but have had to make some adjustments with the kind of exercise I do. That is why I desire to keep my bones strong. It is just a hard decision on osteoporosis meds. I also follow a functional bone Dr. which I really like but that can become very expensive if you choose to go that way.
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That is wonderful that you had successful joint replacements, @pammy816.
How great that you like to exercise. I love to exercise as well. I agree with what you said about finding a good exercise program with osteoporosis. I found a program on YouTube by AIM Fitness that works quite well for me. These are specifically designed for folks with osteoporosis.
Here is a link to those videos,
https://www.youtube.com/@AIMFitnessActivitiesInMotion
At this point, I'm considering Prolia as it is an injection every six months, rather than a year. In the meantime, I might go back to Evista, which I took for a number of years when I only had osteopenia.
It's a difficult decision, that's for sure. Do you have another appointment to discuss treatment?