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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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@sonoranwoman

Hi John, I did not know about the Patient Revolution site, I will look through it in detail later. I am on this site because of a dx of both osteoporosis and MC. I am not looking to get a specific question answered at the moment. I do work FT in healthcare so I understand first hand the importance of including the patient in healthcare decision-making from the onset of any dx. Ultimately, it is their decision, not the provider's. Thank you for reaching out!

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windyshores | @windyshores | May 30, 2022

@sonoranwoman According to my endocrinologist and the chiropractor I saw, who specializes in osteoporosis, we do not necessarily have to stay on a biphosphonate like Reclast after finishing an anabolic. Bone density and turnover can be monitored and we can take breaks or, after a first post-anabolic dose, try a natural approach for maintenance, again, with monitoring. My doc also said that he would try a partial dose of Reclast for me.

Prolia, on the other hand, cannot just be stopped and needs a follow-up med.

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