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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
Thanks @migizii Discovering that I have severe osteoporosis was actually due to a trochanteric femur fracture. I called my PCP and asked if I was due for a bone density scan. Turned out I was very overdue since my last scan was in 01.2014 and at that point I had osteopenia. I now know that I should have been getting scanned at least every two years after that. For me this is especially true since I have three medications that can negatively affect bones, plus I lost a lot of weight.
You bring something up that I wondered about. If you have osteoporosis does it take longer to heal? I was told this injury usually takes about three months but I am past two months and still in a lot of pain. I wonder if I will ever be back to normal.
Also, my PCP told me to see a rheumatologist but apparently some people see endocrinologists. Which is better for osteoporosis? I already have an endocrinologist whom I like a lot and is very highly regarded. I did check his clinical interests and there was no mention of osteoporosis.
I sure wish I had known I should have been having scans every two years, I would have taken the initiative to make sure that happened, way back then, not after fracturing something.
JK
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@migizil, @contentandwell,
So...on webmd I found the following: An endocrinologist is listed as dealing with Bone metabolism and osteoporosis. Heres the link. https://www.webmd.com/diabetes/what-is-endocrinologist#. That's it for tonight ladies. Chris
It took me 7 months to heal the stress fractures (3) that happened when I fell and I am experiencing challenges again three months later, which maybe arthritis or a new fracture.......the plan is to wait two weeks and see if my foot feels better from rest and follow up with an X-ray if not better. The orthopedic surgeon I saw (with a referral from my podiatrist and endocrinologist) said I was the 2-5% that take that long to heal. My endocrinologist said it can generally take longer when a person has osteoporosis, but not as long as it took me. I’ve been primarily working with a podiatrist, but will need to see an endocrinologist or rheumatologist for the long term.. I will be checking with my endocrinologist for guidance. I don’t know if this helps or is confusing, but I’m glad you’re finding your way through this now. Good luck and take care!
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@migizil, @contentandwell, Here is a link that classifies and compares Forteo and Tymlos. I haven't found a third medication in either of these two categories of bone-building medications. Hopefully, you can survive all the ads. Do those Ad blockers really work?
https://www.yourhealthremedy.com/health-tips/abaloparatide-vs-teriparatide/
Have a lovely, peaceful evening. Chris