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Have you looked into Forteo? I have severe osteoporosis with pronounced kyphosis. I am a senior citizen, used to take Fosamax, however, I devloped a lot of foot sweling. I am only taking calcium and Vitamin D at present. I having been reading about Forteo and find that it is the only drug for Osteoporosis that actually builds bone. I am going to Rheumatologist for further treatment and am planning on asking him about this drug. Have not checked on the price yet because I am afraid it will be extremely expensive. I have had Vertebroplasty (for fractures) in the past and it was helpful, however, I think I need more than just the calcium and Vit. D. If I find out any more about Forteo, I will certainly post it here. If any of you have info, please share it with us. Thank you
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Forteo is by injection. I will let you and others know what else I find out!!!
Thank you for jumping in to the conversation @rnwholovedtowork. Please do let the community know what you learn at your upcoming appointment!
Justin, I will definitely do that. I first really heard about Forteo when I signed up for a Webinar through the National Osteoporsis Foundation. The webinar was very interesting, lot's of Q and A. NOF is another good reference site for people with Osteoporosis. We can use all the help we can get!!!
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I have a problem with most medications because I have a swallowing problem. I have been using Aredia because I could do it by iv. Prolia is a shot but it is extremely expensive and not covered by my insurance. So far, my dr hasn't come up with anything else. If she does, I will share it. Thank you for the suggestion.