Osteoporosis Treatment Options

Have just crossed over to osteoporosis on last DEXA scan. Have been prescribed Fosamax. I worry about jaw problems as I have implants and tori in my mouth. Tori are bony protrusions of the mouth in the gums. Like I guess bone spurs of the jaw. I am scared of the jaw issues. Any thoughts or information anyone can share is appreciated.

@mrg1
I wish there were something that could be used without so many unpleasant side effects but science isn’t there. I had lost no issues with Evenity and had 30% increase in my spine. Since then I have been on Prolia, Reclast, Tymlos and now Teriparatide (generic of Forteo). I’ve had side effects that were impairing my ability to walk from the injections and multiple effects from Tymlos that my Endocrinologist removed me from it after three weeks. The Teriparatide is causing insomnia 50% of the nights after a week. We are going to change the time I inject myself to see if that helps.
I’ve been on almost everything that is on the market but haven’t had lasting success. I have a healed fracture in each of my pelvis vertebra and T-7 has healed. I don’t take any other medications. My mom had osteoporosis taking Fosamax without issue. She had a break in her wrist and ankle which both healed in a normal time frame. I wish all of us could just have a break from the drugs and the mental frustration we have to deal with at each pivotal choice. No, it’s not cancer but some of the drugs provide that as a possible side effect. Since most of us are people who react to drugs, it’s just another weighty issue. It would be a wonderful thing to have drugs that are weight ratio based instead of the 150 lb. male model. Most of us aren’t.
I pray someone finds something that helps them because most of us seem to be at loose ends and trying to be successful no matter what.

@missey Do glad to hear you only had four like issues with reclast. I’m still waiting to hear about insurance but may just end up doing reclast if they don’t get back to me regarding tymlos.

@mrg1
I wish there were something that could be used without so many unpleasant side effects but science isn’t there. I had lost no issues with Evenity and had 30% increase in my spine. Since then I have been on Prolia, Reclast, Tymlos and now Teriparatide (generic of Forteo). I’ve had side effects that were impairing my ability to walk from the injections and multiple effects from Tymlos that my Endocrinologist removed me from it after three weeks. The Teriparatide is causing insomnia 50% of the nights after a week. We are going to change the time I inject myself to see if that helps.
I’ve been on almost everything that is on the market but haven’t had lasting success. I have a healed fracture in each of my pelvis vertebra and T-7 has healed. I don’t take any other medications. My mom had osteoporosis taking Fosamax without issue. She had a break in her wrist and ankle which both healed in a normal time frame. I wish all of us could just have a break from the drugs and the mental frustration we have to deal with at each pivotal choice. No, it’s not cancer but some of the drugs provide that as a possible side effect. Since most of us are people who react to drugs, it’s just another weighty issue. It would be a wonderful thing to have drugs that are weight ratio based instead of the 150 lb. male model. Most of us aren’t.
I pray someone finds something that helps them because most of us seem to be at loose ends and trying to be successful no matter what.

@searcher2 Agreed! My doctor recommended Boniva and I refused due to jaw issues. I had surgery due to a TMJ disorder earlier in life. I am not messing with that. I'll take my chances with first supplements, followed by total diet changes.

hi,,i am from delhi, india......i was diagnosed iwth osteoporosis in 2018 and was on different biophosphonates since...bonek2hd...fosavance ectetc..unfortunately no improvemnet and the emds gave me upset stomach frequently...recently i consulted endocrinologist for the issue....the conducted a sries of blood test before suggesting HRT INJECTIONS..... we had done a series of PTH test which came out to be fluctuating....the we had done ultrasound of thyroid gland which showed nodules on the gland...to rule out cancer had done sestamibi scan..which came out to be negative......to summarise....all this osteoporosis problem is because of my hyperactive parathyroid harmone (normocalcemic hyperparathyroid) and injecting HRT would worsen the condition.....so my doctor changed the meds to Alendronic Acid (osteofos)......

so to conclude ask your doctor for the cause of your osteoporosis....the wrong medication can worsen the situation.

also for the sophgeal problem....you have to stay in upright postion after taking the medications for atleat an hour...do not bend your torso downwards..

@daisy2022 it does seem that once people start the meds, most are then on them forever, switching around and hoping something helps more than it hurts. Am I wrong about this ?

@searcher2 I also have Tori. I haven’t heard that makes a difference on the bone issues with the jaw. I will ask my dentist family members next time I talk with them.
I had esophageal issues with fosomax so I can’t continue it. my mom and sister both did fine with it.