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Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 27 10:50am | Replies (292)Comment receiving replies
I took Fosamax for 5 years and 2 months. I had good results for the first two years with a 33% increase in spine density and a 7% increase in hip bone density after the first two years.
My bone density remained stable for the next three years but I suffered a T8 compression fracture just after the five year mark.
I had no side effects from the medication but also was careful to follow the instructions when taking it.
After the fracture I saw a rheumatologist who put me on Tymlos. After four months my insurance company pulled my pre-authorization and I was switched to generic Forteo. I could not tolerate Forteo and stopped taking it after three months.
I sought a referral to an endocrinologist at that point and received a thorough evaluation. I am now on Evenity and about to receive my second dose on Friday, so far I have not experienced any side effects.
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Sounds like you are doing well with these meds. I was under the impression it was not good to take these after 5+ yrs due to easily fracturing a bone. So when I was told I would only have to take it for two years I was ok with that. Sounds like it your numbers improve significantly they want you to continue to take the meds. I guess I will cross that bridge when I get it it! I was wondering after seeing there are other medication options to choose from why my doctor decided on Fosamax.......could be insurance coverage I suppose. I took my 5th pill this morning and I am still not experiencing any side effects.
I hate the words "compression fracture". Sounds very painful. Thanks so much for sharing your story.