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Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 2 11:41am | Replies (259)Comment receiving replies
I've read through all of your posts and although I agree that the RX's like Prolia have risks, sometimes supplements and exercise aren't enough. I just turned 61 and despite working out religiously for 3 decades and taking all the right supplements, my spine went to -3.0. The bone building lifestyle didn't work. My doctor (great RA) went through all the risks and benefits and said I couldn't afford to do nothing. I've already had a compression fracture in my back that had noting to do with taking bone building drugs. I am getting my first Reclast infusion and I was told to 1. get the infusion over a 55 minute time frame 2. drink a lot of water before and after and 3. start taking Tylenol the day before. The flu like symptoms may appear but go away after 2-3 days. No, I would rather not take the drugs but doing nothing isn't an option for me. Also, there are many people who have successfully taken the treatments but don't post anything about NOT feeling any side effects. It's a personal choice. I'll keep you guys informed.
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@dkapustin everyone ,s body is different so I hope it works for you If you think it will ,it will I believe in mind over matter
I am trying to keep an open mind and a wholisyic approach to managing my osteoporosis. I appreciate all the comments abd feedbacks on how to manage this discomfort brought about by aging ..
Most people believe that they get adequate vitamin supplementation, but without testing it’s impossible to know. What was your D levels in your blood using the 25(OH)D test. How mush K2 are you taking in? How much magnesium do you consume? My D levels are 66 ng/ml, what’s yours?
thank you this very enlightening piece. Up until now a month and half after ifractured my T12 and a diagnosis of severe osteoporosis on my lumbar spine and left neck femoral..I haven't decided on having this Prolia injection, but with your experience but I am considering it.
thank you for sharing!!
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Thanks @dkapustin for providing the other side of experience with treatments for osteoporosis such as Prolia and Reclast. You're so right that it is a personal choice. And everyone is different. Medical providers should discuss the potential risks and benefits. My mom takes Prolia and experiences benefits that have improved her quality of life. We are both aware of the potential side effects and monitor for these closely. It is a fine balance.