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Hi, I am new to connect and was glad to find this on line. I've read all comments and here is mine. I've had osteopenia for many years, but developed osteoporosis of the spine and started on Alendronate 3 yrs ago. Spine T-score was -2.7 then at the time I started on Alendronate. Next Dexa scan 2 yrs ago showed spine T-score at -2.9. Relieved to read BMD of hips is osteopenia. Rheumatology presented 4 drugs to me, Tymlos, Evenity,(bone building) & Zometa and Prolia(bone preserving). She says she I should take Evenity. I've researched the meds until I am crazy. The side effects of these drugs! Dad's side of family really significant heart disease. I exercise with walking the most. I have started resistance exercise with bands and weights. I am very active, a vegan, no dairy or meat. Blood work recently was really good!! I am considering staying on Aldenronate another year & keep with my targeted excerise. My follow-up appoint is Thursday. Evenity or not? I still don't know.
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I realize your post was 2 yrs ago but I'm wondering if you stayed on Alendronate (Fosamax)? I am now -2.7 from breast cancer meds and have started weekly Fosamax and dreading any potential side effects and if it will be absorbed enough?? I was given choice of Fosamax or the IV infusion, Relcast but Fosamax seemed to have somewhat fewer side effects. I'm hoping your DEXA numbers have improved - could your share meds you chose if any. Thanks...xoxo
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Welcome to Connect @rubyrose. You are starting off with a bang. Are you sure this is your first post? We have a lot to look forward to. I am one of those who have had a huge struggle with this facet of my health guidelines. I did not even think of osteoporosis until my new PCP reminded me that at 75 I should be doing something about building and protecting my precious bones. I had not even had a Dexascan. So.....after a very bad start with Boniva, I selected Tymlos. I moved into Osteopenia or held my own in two years. And then what?
After a year on Prolia with side effects, I consulted an endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic. I have left Prolia (gladly I might add) and just completed a month on Alendronate. So far so good......very few side effects. These decisions are quite difficult. I will be thinking about you on Thursday. Would you please let me know how that goes for you?
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