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Replies to "@stuffy you describe a problem with anti-resoprtives, both Prolia and bisphosphonates. People on here are discussing..."
Actually I'm talking all of them... I'm 86 with osteoporosis per DEXA. I've been prescribed both bisphosphonates and Prolia but refused them. I want more information on what's happening with my bones, and have discovered that there's a TBS scan DXA available at the very clinic where I'm being - most recently - treated, but that wasn't mentioned to me. I also want to get an Echolight, and have discovered a clinic fairly near me where I can do that.
I just read on the Mayo website (Dr. Drake) that MGUS, which I have, has a strong connection to osteoporosis and I'm guessing that's my situation - though my top-notch geriatrician and two different endos at two different academic institutions didn't mention it either.
I don't think I want any of these drugs, but I also don't want to crumble into a big heap anytime soon. So I would like to have some serious data so it can be tracked and I can get an idea of how much risk I'm taking on by refusing treatment, if any. I have Keith McCormick's book, which I'm wading through, but so far this site has the best information I've discovered. And the smartest patients...
P.S. I own a Power Plate and have been using it for decades. My first endo says it's too strong and was interested in a much gentler one - but she says that hasn't worked out for osteoporosis, unfortunately.