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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4 11:43pm | Replies (661)
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@zaa

Your info is very timely to me since I’m scheduled for a infusion with Reclast in a few days. Was told 2 years ago I had osteopenia but didn’t do much about it. Have always been active but not good about calcium. Now that I’ve been on prednisone for PMR last month, rheumatologist says I must have but concerned. He just said options were to take pills that hurt esophagus every morning or these yearly injections. I’m going to look into the Evenity and see if that’s better choice. I’m little distrustful since he hasn’t even said have the DEXA scan before getting the infusion to see where I am before submitting me to infusion. Reclast can do issues with TMJ and have more dental problems which is something I don’t need. Thanks for info and anymore info you can pass on to me.

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jmanj | @jmanj | Aug 9, 2021

You really should have a Dexascan to set your baseline. Otherwise, how do you know where you are starting from in order to measure improvement?

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Becky, Volunteer Mentor | @becsbuddy | Aug 9, 2021

@zaa Now is a good time to advocate for yourself. Just tell/explain to your doctor that you want/need the DEXA scan before you get treatment. You want to know what you’re dealing with! I’m taking the ‘pills that hurt your esophagus every morning’. For me they have never been a problem. I take the pill once a week with a whole glass of water and stay upright.
If you’re feeling distrustful, can you find a new doctor?

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Teri | @tsc | Aug 9, 2021

Hi @zaa, I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis after I got a DEXA scan because I'm on prednisone for GCA. My T-score was - 3.1. My doctor prescribed alendronate, 70 mg., once a week. I've taken three doses so far. No problems with my esophagus or any other side effects. I know several other women who took it for years with no problems. Hope that helps.

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