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Anyone take a bisphosphonate for osteoporosis while on prednisolone?

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR) | Last Active: Jun 14, 2022 | Replies (32)
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Have you had a DEXA scan? Do you have osteopenia? Osteoporosis? Why would they recommend this medication if you don't even know you need it? Have you done any research on the side effects of these medications? The latest I've been hearing is many doctors are not prescribing bisphosphonates for osteopenia anymore. Have you looked into taking calcium, vitamin D3 and vitamin K2 instead?

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macferse | @macferse | May 27, 2022

Aspine,
Thanks for your response. I have not been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis. My GP is aware that the NHS waiting list in Scotland is over a year for a DEXA scan and worries about the impact of Prednisilone which I am likely to have to take for at least another year to taper down properly. I am already taking Vitamin calcium and D3. Unfortunately I am also on Warfarin for Atrial fibrillation, so K2 not advised.
So I think my GP was considering bisphosphonates as a precautionary measure.

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