Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Since stopping Prolia in June of 2018, I had been totally focused on bone health when in July of 2019, to my great shock, I got a stent in my heart for a 99% blockage! The diet I was on for bone health was not necessarily one that was good for my heart, not that there was evidence of the problem suddenly manifesting itself in that year. I had only recently learned that Vitamin K2-MK7 plays a role in directing calcium to the bones helping to avoid deposits elsewhere, so I make sure to take that every day along with the large collection of medications that I must now take. There is an excellent book on K2 and its interaction with calcium written by Kate Rheaume-Bleue. It is true that the body can only absorb so much calcium at a time, so essential to spread it out throughout the day. And given my situation, I am now very careful not to consume too much!

@sue225 According to the book I mentioned above, "Strong Women Strong Bones”, regular walking with no real impact does not help. It's still a very good exercise but not a help for your bones. There needs to be some impact. I used to use the elliptical when I work out at my health club but now I use the treadmill and make sure I have some impact.
I am trying to get it from food but being lactose intolerant it can be a challenge. I do use almond milk and that does have a good amount of calcium in it too, and I try to eat a couple of cubes of aged cheese every day. The challenge is eating calcium but not overdoing calories. Myfitnesspal gives a percentage in the calcium column, and it says I had 45% of my calcium requirement for today in this morning's breakfast but I don't know how many mgs of calcium they are basing that on.
I found out this weekend that prunes are good for your bones! That was a surprise. This is a good article I came across after I googled to find out if prunes really were good for your bones.
https://health.usnews.com/wellness/food/articles/2018-01-03/eating-for-your-bones
JK

@contentandwell That was a great article about food that is good for your bones! I also am lactose intolerant (but I do love ice cream) and it is hard to get calcium. Tums works for me as well. I was surprised by the mention of dry prunes. Since I'm a fan, I'll have to include more of those with meals, cereal, salads, etc.

@hopeful33250 What do you do about your love of ice cream? I have avoided it but did find some real ice cream that is lactose free. I bought the coffee flavor so I ended up not eating it much because I am most apt to have that type of indulgence after dinner and caffeine definitely affects me. It's just as well, I really do not need the calories. I started out so good today and then it all went downhill this afternoon. 😣 I had chocolate, and some Snapea Crisps. Have you tried them? They really are not too bad for you but they are addicting. Oh, and some popcorn too. I think I will head to bed early so I won't be tempted to have anything after dinner.
JK

@contentandwell
I still have a little ice cream when I crave it. I tried the lactose-free ice cream as well, but it just isn't that good, so I have a little bit of the real thing. I have not tried the Snapea Crisps if they are addicting maybe I shouldn't. It is quite a battle, isn't it?

I was taking Tymlos, but have stopped temporarily while my endocrinologist waits to see if my joint/muscle pain was related to the medication or arthritis. I am processing that with a rheumatologist. I also have fibromyalgia which makes it challenging to discern but I had been taking it for five months before I had any unusual pain.

I am 72 yrs old & accidentally found out that I may have osteopenia! This was never discussed by my family doctor who took me off meds 2 yrs ago - presuming that bones were good. I haven't had a bone density test done in 25 yrs. In researching into this disease, osteopenia can be caused by a med for brain tumour - successfully removed 2 yrs ago - dilantin. I wasn't told about this side effect of this drug. Any comments about this??