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Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 13 3:27pm | Replies (1246)
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@jga7

I had my first Prolia shot for osteoporosis last February and am due in August for 2nd shot. Finally I found an article that was precise in explaining the risks. I will go forward with Prolia treatment. I am 71 and will probably stay on for life.

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sue225 | @sue225 | Jun 4, 2022

Now 67 and have been on Prolia for four years. The only drawback is dental treatment like a tooth extraction, an implant. I did have an extraction at the end of January and the site has not healed properly. My oral surgeon suspects it is the Prolia. I need a small surgery to fix the problem but cannot do it until month five of the injection. (This is not osteonecrosis of the jaw). I also have another issue regarding an old implant (10+years ago). May be able to salvage.
I am sure there must be many women out there on Prolia who have similar dental issues. There should be more research in this area for dentists.
(Its not just Prolia. Similar situation with bisphosphonates and teeth).

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jun 5, 2022

@jga7 thanks. That article says 1 in 10,000 on Prolia develop MRONJ. Most cases are at the higher doses used for cancer (10 of 100).

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