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Does anyone feel like giving up ?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 16 9:02am | Replies (25)

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Sometimes.
But you don't have the best medication for you. Side effects are depressing. Alendronate is causing stomach issues. Your doctors need to prescribe something different.
You might ask for a low dose of slowly infused Reclast. You get better bone benefit and bypass the stomach.
It is the best medication to follow Prolia.
I don't like the idea of these medications, but at your age I started Forteo. I was prepared for the worst but two years later I'm begging for extension and getting extended use.
If you quit with a Tscore of -4, especially after Prolia you are likely to fracture. A fracture will change your entire life in ways you can't imagine.
Quit the alendronate, but please don't quit. Demand better care.

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I am 67 and doing Forteo for the second time. First time was in 2016 with the full 24 months treatment, then Roloxafine. Please don't give up. I believe Forteo could help you. I was have severe back spasms which is a warning for me that I would fracture again, and Forteo stopped that in the first 3 months. In 2016 I had 13 compression fractures and have not fractured since. Maybe something to talk about with your doctor?