I was on Alendronate (Fosamax),for a number of years. In September 2018, I fell while on vacation and I suffered a cracked,hip, pelvis and right femur fracture. I had an emergency IM Nailing. After 51 weeks it was discovered that the repair was a delayed union... due to the wrong size of nail used. I had the replacement nailing in August 2019. During PT I was experiencing pain in my left femur. During my next orthopedic appointment a stress fracture was discovered in the left leg. I had IM Nailing on the left leg in November 2019. I also broke my fifth Metatarsal in 2016. Which resulted in surgery and pin placed.I have never been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I was diagnosed with osteopenia about 10 years ago....around age 55.I had another bone density in July,2019, my condition was still deemed osteopenia.
So, I was taken off Alendronate, as the orthopedic doctor felt I had been on it too long.My doctor wants me to go to an endocrinologist and start on Prolia, Tymlos or Forteo. I’m not crazy about daily shots... I’m taking Lovenox for blood thinner after the latest surgery ( and I took it after the August surgery too)..... which I’m not crazy about; but of course I am doing it.I am also concerned about the side effects and taking a hormone. I have never had any type of hormone therapy. I am overwhelmed by finding an endocrinologist, medication costs and the side effects... especially cancer. Any help on these decisions wound be appreciated.
One question I have Is did you stop the Forteo because of the length of time you used it?