@jjpoodlespress
Love your cute dog!

Not sure about your diagnosis, but I’ll share what I was told in case it helps. I already had osteopenia and my last DEXA showed progression closer to osteoporosis due to cancer meds. My oncologist wants to put me on zometa which is an infusion similar to reclast and has the same scary side effects. I always have adverse side effects, some serious, and find zometa scary. He told me to ask my endocrinologist his opinion.

My endocrinologist who I really trust told me absolutely NOT. He said he would never put someone with osteopenia on such a strong drug. He also wouldn’t use it as a first line drug. He would wait until I actually have osteoporosis and then he would use Prolia first as it builds up bone and starts reversing bone loss. I was happy to hear that because I was already going to decline zometa after reading the possible side effects. I like to be conservative in my treatments. I hope this is helpful as you gather info from many people.

What is your diagnosis and have you tried other meds?

I’ve found people tend to be someone who either tolerates most meds well or doesn’t. I personally am missing some liver enzymes that make it hard to properly metabolize many meds. What is your personal history with meds and adverse reactions?