@mayblin - I now understand the unique damage from prednisone and am quite ticked off that I was not told about side effects; and my records showed I had osteopenia when I started on it. It surely worked miracles after the first couple doses and perhaps I should have known to ask side effects, but I have always trusted doctors (my naivety I suppose). Because of my experience with a doctor not helping with preventing or minimizing the side effects, I am now very skeptical of the quite curt advice to simply move on with Prolia with no discussion.
I have no health issues other than pseudo gout that flares up and with that no one knows what causes it or how to prevent it. The only pharmaceutical I take is colchicine and I am aware of the side effects now....again by my own research!
If my rheumatologist had taken time to talk about the plan, my DXA results (osteopenia every point except -2.8 left femur neck) would never warrant such a powerful med.
One thing I am doing (from all the wonderful experiences with this forum) regarding diet and supplements....I eat 6 prunes with a cup of cottage cheese either for breakfast or lunch and have learned that MK4 (45mg) is the best K vitamin for bone health. I continue with a ton of other supplements, too many to list and will let you know if what I am doing is making a difference with the next blood test/scan. Thank you SO much for all the discussions.
OH and I grow lots of veggies and love the fresh beet greens, sautéed in oil and garlic....no kidney issues yet, thank God. Best - gracie