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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 8 9:44am | Replies (215)Comment receiving replies
I am on the verge of signing up for Bone Coach. I finally tried alendronate (fosamax) for 4 months but discontinued because of intense acid reflux. Dr suggested Prolia but there is a risk of fracturing femur if stopping after 6 months? Why would I want to increase my risk of fracture? Unsure now of whether to proceed. Am taking a supplement OsteoMD and 10 g daily of collagen. Have taken Solar magnesium-calcium for many years but question whether citrate is the most available form of calcium. I do have osteoporosis and in my 70s, afraid of fracture risk and loss of mobility. Suggestions welcomed.
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I have osteoporosis. My gynocologist said not to take calcium supplements. I was taking Solar magnesium/calcium supplements. Cardiologist said to take if other doctors said to take.
Nurse practitioner for Medical Oncologist did not want to say yes and said to take tums.
Seeing Nurse Practitioner for Osteoporosis at end of month,
So, with all this confusion, I am not taking calcium supplements. Some on-line sites say that calcium supplements may not work.
One doctor said to not take vitamin K supplements as mine were high a year ago. That was a year ago. Vitamin K is needed. Confusion there too.
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Curious why your doctor didn’t suggest Reclast, i.e., IV-administered bisphosphate, also avoiding GI problems like Prolia.
Re: Prolia, it is my understanding you should not stop cold turkey without going on another med to avoid rebound effect. I strongly recommend listening to R. Keith McCormick’s 2/28/2023 interview about osteoporosis medication on Margie Bissinger’s Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast (also available on internet). Really useful Prolia info, including rebound effect.
I too wanted to avoid meds route but have come to the conclusion meds will help me. Also dietary changes and adding strength training to my exercise regimen.
Best wishes with the pathway you take.