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Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 13 3:27pm | Replies (1246)Comment receiving replies
Hi,
I have high risk osteoporosis. I took prolia for 2 shots. I am so sorry that I did! After the second shot I was in constant pain in my legs - worse when I laid down, my finger joint grew and my hair fell out - about 1 1/2" all around my face. Now I look like a witch! I told my endocrinologist I was stopping but wanted to know what would happen. He said without drugs I would have a 10% chance of a broken hip and a 25% chance of any broken bones in the next 10 years. I will take those chances. I now feel great - drug free except for calcium and vitamin D. I do a few exercises learned in gym class eons ago and walk 3-4 miles a day, weather permitting. Be your own best advocate for your body. Kaye
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Breast to hear this worked for you. I would also be interested in what your Dexa scores were if you are willing to share. Thanks
You are exactly right, we must be our own advocates and make decisions on treatments after doing our own research. The medical community and pharma promote drug treatment for osteoporosis, but drugs or certain drugs might not be the best option for everyone. I recommend following reviews and experiences from those who are treating and well as not treating osteoporosis....they offer a wealth of first-hand information with their personal experiences.
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You don't say what your DEXA scan results are but there are other medication options if your osteoporosis is severe, including Forteo Tymlos and Evenity- if your insurance will cover them. I went many years without meds but ultimately fractured several spinal vertebrae and wish I could roll back the clock and start meds earlier.