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Fearing risks of Prolia

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 31 10:14am | Replies (97)

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@leslieb52
Hi, I am sending you good vibes! I am a 72-year-old woman. I have been getting Prolia injections for 1-1/2 years; my fourth shot is in mid April. I was very nervous at first; it took me a long while to commit, even though I trusted my then osteoporosis doctor (who was also an orthopedist). But in my case I was out of options. (My bone density/hip was not good and worsening; I rejected bisphosphonates as I was afraid of them, as I have two joint replacements and feared bad mojo.) We agreed that Prolia was my best choice at that point. I have had no side effects whatsoever related to the injections. (Hooray!) I am committed now to taking Prolia the rest of my life, unless medical science finds a better alternative. And they might! I have a new osteoporosis doctor (my first doctor retired!), and this one is a sports medicien specialist, which is encouraging me to get/stay in my best shape with PT and daily exercises and walking. ALL THE BEST to you on your Prolia journey!

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@monotypegirl thank you so much. That is what I needed to hear. My t score is -2.6. I didn’t want my numbers to get worse.
I just have to work on balance and hope my numbers improve when I get my next scan.
It took a long time for me to commit. Prolia was the best choice for me since other drugs like fossamax and reclast didn’t give the results my doctor and I hoped for.
Reclast will be my rebound drug if I have issues with Prolia.
I have to get in the routine of daily exercises and balance and balance.
Thanks again.

@monotypegirl just wanted you to know that I didn’t have any reaction to the injection—yet.
I am going to give it 36 hours and hope I can call it good.
My next injection is at the end of July.
Those vibes helped.
Thank you.