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@sophies
sophie, both Tymlos and alendronate leave you better off even after you stop taking them than if you'd be if you'd never taken them.
For me, osteoporosis medications will be life long.
Knowing your bone markers and your T scores will give a better idea about whether we are on the same train
It isn't as burdensome as it this never ending task of eating, though If you've already lost a lot
Some with osteoporosis are manage with lifestyle changes and supplements and some with HRT.
I'll never take the risk of fracture. The pain medication station is the worst.
You're smart to take the break between prednisone and Tymlos. I hope the headaches are gone.
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Sophie, those flashing lights might be your vitreous detaching.
If you haven't had an eye exam in a while you might consider having one. It isn't always a problem, or is almost never a problem except the for the rather pleasant "shooting stars," but it can pull on the retina in a damaging way.
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/photo/macerated-bone-with-osteoporosis-royalty-free-image/146592222
This is a photo of the spicula that support the vertebral endplates. The blood and nerve supply has been removed. Enabling a vision of those vermicelli-like structures which are some times thick sheaves. I like the photo because it shows how we can fracture myriad spicules before experiencing a compression.
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@gently
Hi, and thanks for responding. Yes
the headaches are finally gone but the "Light flashes" still happen once in a while. I wish everyone here would disclose their ages and HRT therapy if they're on something because of course it makes a bid difference. MY CTX was 238 and my P1nP was 37 after 8 months of prednisone ( first 5 months average 15MG/day) then I tapered at 1/2 mg every 2 weeks.
I think my numbers are bad, but I have no real assessment from DR. All I want is some time to see if proper diet, exercise and good supplements can move those numbers in a positive way....and of course some time for my body to normalize off the prednisone. Any clue about heel drops, or stomps that can be done safely by us older gals? Thanks! Hope you are well.