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Building bone before massive spinal surgery
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 22 9:15am | Replies (26)Comment receiving replies
I am writing from my hospital bed at Novant Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC. I had reconstructive spine surgery a few days ago. I had no choice in this since my spine was rapidly deteriorating. It was this or a life of pain and limited mobility. I have had age-related scoliosis for several years, but two spontaneous fractures last February precipitated my journey to having surgery. Each of the four surgeons that I consulted recommended staying on this drug for at least 6 months for the best surgical outcome. I survived the side effects for that time and a couple of months ago my surgery was scheduled. It has been a long and painful journey, but one that I hope will lead to a bettor quality o life than I otherwise would have had,
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@nliebrecht Thank you and blessings for a stable healing . 💛 It sounds like we are in the same boat with adult onset scoliosis, fractures, and spinal deterioration. I agree with the recommendation of taking Evenity for 6 months to stabilize bone before surgery, but the surgeon said he does surgery and beginning a bone building drug “side by side”. I do not know what to think, but that sounds so risky, and am going for more opinions in the meantime.
Are you taking Evenity? If so, would you share the side effects you had to put up with? I am terrified, but started prep today re, beginning Evenity, by seeing my dentist for a thorough exam. I rarely get cavities and today 3 were found plus the need for 2 crowns. Unbelievable. Thank you again for your response, I will be sending you healing light and thoughts for ease. ✨💛✨