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Bisphosphonates or Not? Both No Win

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

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@migizii

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!

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OH my gracious, your nightmare is exactly what I fear! I am so sorry for everything you've been through and wish you much success with the Prolia. Many blessings and warmest regards, Sunny flower

Hi Migizii, Thank you for sharing your history. Like you I have multiple health issues and I have problems with side effects with almost every drug I take. I tried Eventy for several months and felt bad so my endocrinologist put me on Tymlos which was worse. Now I am on Alendronate (Fosamax) which will not be as effective as the other drugs but it is once a week and the side effect seem to only last about 24 hours after that dose. Several months ago I talked to a represesntative at Mayo Clinic about my polyneuropathy but I never went there. I live in Texas and the pandemic and other factors have prevented me from going. Did you see an endocrinologist at Mayo or did you have a remote consult? I would be interested in hearing more about your experience with Mayo. Any way, I appreciate what you have gone through and that you have shared it with us. Cathy