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Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 13 3:27pm | Replies (1246)Comment receiving replies
I recently found out that I have Osteopenia, -2.2, and my doctor had recommended Prolia. My insurance would not pay for it so she then prescribed Boniva, orally. I took one dose and the next day had the worst back pain I have ever had. I will not take it again and after reading about Prolia I don't want to take it either. I am 61 and outside of living in Nebraska where we have ice quite often, I am going to take my chances and try eating more calcium rich foods and doing some weight excercises. I used to think that if a med could fix things I should go for it but I have experienced side effects more often lately and I am done with them!.
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@ladonnae I also have had Osteopenia for at least 8 yrs but I started weight lifting every day ,yes eating more calcium but along with calcium you need Vitamin D3 have your lab work done before I was put on D3 mine was very low.Buy it from a good company not drugstore kind also Magnesium all 3complement each other Im a retired nurse and like you know what side effects there are from meds be your own advocate you know your body wish more people like you would do this Blessings to you
@ladonnae has anyone ever mentioned Reclast to you? It’s a one time a year infusion for osteoporosis. I’ve had this infusion done for six years. Now I’ve been on a “vacation” from the Reclast for two years; so, I’ve not had the infusion or anything else for two years. It remains in your system for that time span. I’m fortunate in that I have no side effects. I’ve had no further bone loss and some small bone growth.
I’m 66 and live in MN with lots of snow and ice. This last year I’ve fallen twice where I was sure I’d broken my foot bones because of lots of pain. No breaks or even small cracks at all.
Maybe something worth checking into for yourself.
You are smart to avoid Prolia and focus on weights and walking.
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I am 75 and have had three Prolia shots, which I regret. Like Fosamax, which I took for years, I just don't feel that enough is known about long-term results, and have postponed my 4th which was scheduled next week. My specialist readily admitted to me that there simply are no good pharmaceutical options available right now. If you haven't already, I suggest joining the Facebook support groups for osteoporosis - there are several. In addition to exercising and diet, I would suggest looking into supplements and how they are best absorbed by your bones. I have added K2 and boron to the calcium citrate, magnesium and D I was already taking. Additionally, I switched from magnesium oxide to magesium citrate. I just wish at your age I had been more diligent about all of the above. I am not into social media at all, but my son helped me join in such a way that my exposure is limited, but I still have access to things like the support groups..