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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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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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zaa | @zaa | Aug 9, 2021

Yes, it is helpful to hear others comment on what they are using. Did your doctor say this alendronate will be as effective in building bones as any other drug? BTW, I thought I had GCA and had the temporal biopsies done? Did you? I think that was another push in wrong direction by my rheumatologist that was unnecessary although I seemed to be having the sore scalp issues that is seen in GCA. Thanks for your info…it helps to chat with others.

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