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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 11 1:16pm | Replies (22)
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I do not want to take the Reclast infusion my endocrinologist recommended for my osteoporosis. I’ve never had any type of fracture. I also have rheumatoid arthritis and have read that Reclast can cause major long term problems with someone with RA. I haven’t been to the dentist in probably 8 years due to extreme anxiety so would need to go before even reconsidering Reclast. I read some recent journal articles from well respected sources that stated that even with osteoporosis meds, that it doesn’t improve osteoporosis all that much, around 3%. Seems to me that the risks outweigh the benefits. Anyone have thoughts on this? Would be appreciated. Thank you.
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mwendt54, Is there any reason that you couldn't take either Forteo or Tymlos. They are both used with dental work (hope you don't need any). And they protect the bones vulnerable because of RA. A general observation from these pages is that people with autoimmune diseases have a more difficult time with Reclast side effects.
The percentages you read about don't refer to the anabolic drugs that build new bone.
These are the two that many endocrinologist are saying should be taken before bisphosphonates.
It's kind of hard to reconcile taking medications for conditions that we don't feel any harm from. That's what is so tricky about osteoporosis. They call it the silent disease. You wouldn't know you had it without the scans until you fracture.
Anyone who has a fracture will advise you--Dont risk it.