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Safest infusion for 86 year old
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 23 4:19pm | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
I met with endocrinologist today. I told her how distressed I was re starting meds that I will have to continue forever. She pointed out just as people with diabetes, high blood pressures , etc need to take meds for the rest of their life. So it is with osteoporosis. We weren’t able to agree on a which to go with so I asked to wait, try diet and strenghtening exercise at gym. She was concerned I would get hurt at gym and diet was not going to help build bone. So the decision was put off for 6 months when I may be more accepting of the situation and leave the decision to a higher power to take care of me.
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@amw1940 I am 85 and have had 3 Reclast infusions. I have had no side effects other than a few aches the next day. Otherwise nothing.
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@amw1940 true, one does have to be extra careful in the gym…I am extra careful in the bathroom (all those hard/potentially hard surfaces)….super careful on stairs, especially going down….get help with any task that has more potential for a fall…try to do the exercises (with focus on leg muscles) as much as I can, especially balance…take a supplement that fits me with some calcium, D3 and K2…unfortunately have to go light on dairy, and must get much of my protein from things that are plant-based…. I hope the OP med scene comes up with more tolerable meds ! Wishing you the best- be careful and enjoy your life in any way you can .