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Newly diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Apr 8 9:03pm | Replies (40)Comment receiving replies
@daisy17 thank you so much for this information. It is really helpful as I work toward a decision about taking reclast. Both my PCP and the Endrochonologist are pushing quite strongly for me to take this. I am very hesitant. The material you provided is very helpful. Thank you.
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@oconnorbg You are welcome. My Dr disagrees with my decision to refuse drugs at this time, but respects my opinion. He said he has other patients who feel as I do. Just FYI, my DEXA scores are -2.7 in my hips and -4,1 in my spine.
Also remember that bone changes very slowly, so you have time to become informed. Personally, I would try Fosamax before Reclast based on the side effects with Reclast that I've read about on this site.
I'll also mention that due to my reluctance to take Fosamax, my endocrinologist said he would prescribe it at 1/2 strength for me, saying that lower dose has been shown to be effective. If you decide to take a med, you could ask your Dr about trying that and see if you have any side effects from that lower dose. If not, you could try changing to the full dose later.
AI Assist says this on Fosamax: "The usual dosage for treating osteoporosis with Fosamax (alendronate) is 70 mg once weekly or 10 mg once daily. For prevention, the recommended dose is 35 mg once weekly or 5 mg once daily."
Also, on Facebook there is a helpful site "Brick House Bones with Dr. Lisa Moore, DPT". She is a physical therapist specializing in osteoporosis. Her site has lots of helpful info and links to free exercise videos.