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Spine Health | Last Active: Apr 19 9:50pm | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Hello,
Am in need of taking a bone building drug first. Start that this coming Monday. Am hoping that works fast. And I’ll need my pain pump remove also. So, in several months the surgery will take place. It’s going to be hell, since they want me off most of the pain medication. Take care
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3986,
I noticed your reply to @nlback22 mentioned taking bone building medication prior to surgery. Do you mind sharing if this was recommended by your spince specialist prior to scheduling surgery? What medication is being prescribed? I received a similar recomendation from a neurosurgeon that recommended corrective spine surgery to address scoliosis in my spine, but he is slowing the process down until I go on a medical treatment plan.
I would love to hear what you doctor has told you.
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That's great that you are taking a bone building drug.
I have Osteoporosis and have been on a Bone Maintenance drug for years--Actonel, at first, then Reclast.
With my pending surgery, I was placed on generic Forteo to further build my bone density.
As it takes a long time to get appointments at any of the sites, should you want to schedule consults you may not want to delay.