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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Nov 18 7:12pm | Replies (1907)
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@kmeikle1

Prednisone can affect bone density. You may want to ask your doctor about getting a Dexascan so you'll have a baseline. I take Alendronic acid which has been effective at improving my bone density. I was diagnosed with PMR in 2019 and am currently tapering at 10 mg. prednisone.

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ajmencke | @ajmencke | Sep 4, 2021

Had my bone scan and I have bone thinning. Nothing new - I took Boniva years ago for it. So, back to Boniva. Prolia makes me nervous - it says long term muscle and joint pain can result - well, I already have that problem.

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