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PMR and Bone Density and Medications
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Aug 21, 2023 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
@ch1cks and @virginiaj, as @tsc mentioned, there are quite a few discussions related to bone density, osteoporosis and treatments in the Bones, Joints & Muscles group here: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/group/arthritis-and-joint-conditions-268850/
Is your concern about bone density related to PMR specifically or aging or other?
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This is my 3rd bout of PMR. Currently bout started November 2019. My latest Dexascan shows decreasing bone density (still in osteopenia range). My IM doc feels that prednisone puts me at higher risk and wants me to make an appointment and probably start a medication. So far, I have tried to do calcium, Vit, D, weight-bearing exercise and have resisted adding a med. I did go to the Bones, Joints and Muscles group. Now I know risks associated with the meds I didn’t know before, so am even more concerned. I think it is a hard balancing of risk of fracture versus risk of med side effects.