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Osteopenia and Spinal Fusion

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 4 11:25am | Replies (4)
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@4deborahrb

I just had L4-5 FF fusion with osteoporosis/osteopenia. The doc said my bones were spongier than she would prefer once she got in there to see the bone. I had been taking Prolia and had improved but then surgeon wanted me to take a bone building med. she didn’t know not to follow Prolia with Tymlos. . I took tymlos for 4 months but couldn’t tolerate the nausea and dizziness. Next up is Evenity. 🤞🤞. So far I’m doing well with fusion. Initially I had to wear a brace 24/7 for 6 wks. Just started PT after 3 months wearing a brace when up and around.

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kayraymat | @kayraymat | Nov 4 11:25am

I had spinal fusion & then a hip replacement 3 months
later & the physical therapy afterwards made all the difference. I take over the counter calcium & a once a week prescription drug , Alendronate, & try to have milk with cereal at least 5 days a week............& hope for the best.
Look for other Calcium sources also 🙂

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