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DiscussionProlia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?
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Do you know what department I would contact? Do I need a doctor's referral?
Check out this article
http://mayoresearch.mayo.edu/center-for-individualized-medicine/drug-gene-testing.asp
I won't take Prolia due to it stating that stopping the injections can cause spinal fractures. My pharmacist confirmed this with the manufacturer, although the endocrinologist believes otherwise. . The other problem is that having low bone density doesn't correlate to bone strength. I have osteoporosis, but have never broken a bone, even when falling. My friend doesn't have osteoporosis, but has broken bones when falling. Unfortunately, there is not enough known about this disease and we are all guinea pigs. The medical profession is constantly changing their minds about treatments that were once mainstream. That is not necessarily a bad thing; it just means one should do some research and not blindly trust their doctor.
Mayo does gene testing and genetic counseling to help find the right medication for a particular person.