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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4, 2024 | Replies (661)Comment receiving replies
Thank you for your reply. I’m afraid of the side-effects of Risedondrate; whether anyone has experienced any of the side-effects; if I start this prescription, would I have to stay on it permanently? I would like to take Strontrium for 6 months instead but can’t make a decision. If strontrium does not work, will my bone loss be worse?
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@justdiagnosed I personally know nothing about strontium but I just googled it and came up with this article from American Bone Health. It does not sound as if strontium is a recommended option, the DEXA results are misleading.
https://americanbonehealth.org/medications-bone-health/why-strontium-is-not-advised-for-bone-health/
@kilh It's a difficult decision on whether to try Tymlos again. Considering the side effects you had I would consult with the physician treating your osteoporosis and the physician who is your PCP and see what they think.
@dbmenger I'm sorry to hear you had such difficult side effects from Reclast. I know they can happen but it's an extremely small percentage of people who experience them. I assume you followed all of the prevention suggestions that should be done prior to the injection.
I am on Tymlos now but Reclast has been suggested as my follow-up drug so I am very interested in hearing about side effects.
JK