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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4 11:43pm | Replies (661)Comment receiving replies
This is an update re: My crown broke off and I was sent to an oral surgeon for consultation. I am not a medical person. My regular doctor felt that Evenity was a different drug than most of the other meds for Osteo. There is a warning regarding having dental surgery while on Evenity. There are risks with this drug along with many others. Each patient must decide what they think is best for them and discuss with their doctor. After visiting the oral surgeon, I got the same impression from him. In the end, it is your decision whether to have a necessary surgery done and know what the risks are. There are many different problems with people who have Osteo. For me, my crown broke off, the old root canal needs to come out. Due to my Burst Compression Lumbar I Fracture in 2021, I can't stand any longer than 5 minutes. I have to sit down.
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@dianestanley Evenity builds bone like Tymlos and Forteo but also is an anti-resorptive like bisphosphonates and Prolia, but to a lesser degree. Yes it comes with a warning but the risk with dental work is, I believe and have been told, is less than with those other anti-resorptive drugs.
As a side note, my dentist thought Tymlos was a problem for dental work. In other words, he thought any osteoporosis drug was an issue. Not so. That is when I realized my dentist is not well-versed in these medications.
My endocrinologist said most dental issues happen with the higher doses taken by cancer patients. I don't know if this is true but that is what I was told. Others on here may disagree anecdotally!