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Bisphosphonates or Not? Both No Win

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 30, 2022 | Replies (92)

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@sunnyflower

Hello migizii and thanks so much for sharing your story! I'm so glad you are doing well with Prolia and so sorry you suffered migraines while trying to find the best medicine for your osteoporosis.

My heart is aching for what your aunt went through. Ballet dancers have the best posture!! I 'm thinking they must have braces to prevent posture nowadays??

When you feel up to it and are comfortable sharing, could you please tell me which meds you tried and what your side effects were and how your DEXA scans improved with each one. Also, how long you were on each one.

Thanks so much. I was not aware of the posture and breathing problems that can occur with osteoporosis.
@dappy

Many blessings, Sunnyflower

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I have multiple health issues (migraines, osteoporosis, fibromyalgia, osteoarthritis, bronchiectasis) but I have been dealing with osteoporosis since I was in my late 40’s. I really can’t remember all the Bisphosphonates I took (and stopped due to migraines), but I do remember having success with IV Boniva, but unfortunately it did not help my osteoporosis. I was then put on Forteo, but quickly stopped this medication due to daily migraines. My rheumatologist switched to Prolia at that point and this was successful for me. I stayed on this medication for three years (maybe longer, I don’t exactly remember) and then talked myself into a year medication holiday. All progress was gone and since by then, I was old enough to take Reclast so my rheumatologist wanted me to try this. I agreed and had very bad side effects that were immediate (flu-like, muscle pain) which lasted about 10 days. I absolutely refused to take this medication again. At this point, I was referred to an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic and I am now back on Prolia for now (I. Am 65 yrs. now). The future is unknown once I hit the limit of years I can take Prolia. I don’t know if this is helpful, but take care!