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PCP Suggesting Meds for Osteopenia
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 27 7:32pm | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
northrancher, I like your PCP's caution, and your decision.
Some of the osteoporosis medications can leave you worse off than if you hadn't ever taken them. There are two exceptions that you might look at that hasten the healing process and lessen the pain. Tymlos and Forteo. Forteo is sometimes prescribed for a brief period of time after a fracture and often after orthopedic surgery.
Vertebral compression fractures heal in a compressed state changing the balance in your spine, which can leave you a little more vulnerable. May you never fall again.
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Gently,
Could you possibly explain the name the osteoporosis medications that can leave you worse off and what the complications are. And could you tell me where this information came from. I am taking alendronate and now I am concerned. I have tumors on my spine, and I want my spine to be as strong as possible, but I do not want some unexpected complications.
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Appreciate the validation and thank you for the kind wishes:) I'm now at peace with my decision. My gut feeling, after doing a little research on the OP meds here, was that the side effects would outweigh the benefits. To hear you say the OP meds could leave me worse off was so helpful. If I'd had a fragility fracture, instead of a CF from a bad fall, I'd likely lean toward taking one of those entry level OP meds. My PCP said she'd start me on one of the biosphosphanates. Assuming Forteo & Tymlos are in that category?
My fracture is completely healed, confirmed by x-rays. I'm still in Physical Therapy to strengthen my core & taking Vit D+K2, AlgaeCal & tracking calcium intake. Walking, swimming. I'm surprised I'm even in this OP-vulnerable situation as I'm 5'9" was a student athlete (basketball), played tennis for most of my adult life & skied. No one in my family had osteoporosis, so I'm crossing my fingers that I'll stay in Osteopenia & watch my step.