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@ dannyandebbie
I have rheumatoid arthritis and am in daily pain. My endocrinologist wants me to have Reclast for my osteoporosis. I’m terrified to take it. I can’t take any of the oral meds due to GERD. I’m thinking of just doing nothing as far as medication goes. Has anyone else not done medication for osteoporosis?
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I have read that taking AIs causes rapid bone loss. Quicker than osteoporosis, that’s why they recommend the med. I’m also on the fence as I’m not sure it helps make the best bone.
Im sorry to hear your in such pain. I do hope it subsides for you so you can go back to being your active self enjoying the things you like to do.
I'm glad I found this platform so i can learn from all of you and hopefully be of help as well. I'm 66 and found out I have osteoporosis in October 2024. Lumbar spine is 3.4 and hips are in osteopenia and osteoporosis range (2.4 to 2.9). Since then I've declined meds (for now at least), worked with nutritionist and functional doctor to weed out food sensitivities that may be causing absorption issues, and to work on gut microbiome. I've increased protein and calcium and am exercising based on the LiftMore trial. After declining meds, my GP and I talked about getting another DEXA this coming October. He wants me to take meds if I've lost any bone density at that time. I am too afraid of the meds and not sure I will take them. I have had the pain of fibromyalgia since I was 30, so taking meds that could cause more pain isn't too appealing. In the meantime, I am researching to give myself every advantage I can.
Yes and had same problem with gerd. I was put on a calcium cal ll. This rid me of the gerd and acid. I now take alage cal plus waiting to see how bone scan is in 4 months. I know since getting rid of germs process nutrients better. Was told by health care person acid affects your bones.
I’m just new to this group… but I just had the reclast infusion.. I wouldn’t advice my worse enemy to get it… It’s been 10 days and I’ve been literally in bed with such pain, I thought I was having a flare up with my RA so I took my methprednisone pack and it did nothing .. because it wasn’t my RA …
My general practitioner adviced me not to get it again!
I would love to know if you have it and if the side effects are the same.. I pray that they aren’t!
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Doing nothing is generally not a good idea. What is the state of your osteoporosis now? T-score, for example? And what is your age?