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Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (1084)Comment receiving replies
After getting a Dexascan they found osteoporosis and was told I was at rIsk of hip fractures. I am 82 so I said I would do the Reclast. I am to start Reclast July 14. The PA that ordered the infusion only told me about side effect with my jaw that you can get problems with it. That was all she said. After researching Reclast on the Mayo Clinic site there are so many side effects. I am 82 and am more interested on living my few years without so many side effects and want quality of life first. Has anyone hafnReclast for a while and any complications from it ? Thank you.
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I had 3 years of Reclast in my middle 50s. Later. I had 2 years of Reclast in my middle 60s. I never had a problem with Reclast. The last year I was on it I didn't make any progress so I am now trying Prolia which is working for me.
What are your t-scores and have you had any fractures? Did your doctor do BTM (bone turnover marker) testing? How is your balance (have you had any falls)? Did your DEXA include TBS (trabecular bone score)? Have you lost any height?
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@patclem my docs are doing a test dose of Reclast, 1 mg vs the full 5mg. After that I will do a half dose of 2.5 mg. Hydration and a slow infusion help.
The bigger question is, if you have severe osteoporosis, can you do Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity first?
Those lists of side effects are scary for us but I try to remember that companies are legally required to report each and every side effect. The jaw issue tends to happen over time and happens more with cancer patients on higher doses. My docs say it is rare. But it is true that some have fluish reactions short term, and some have pain or malaise etc. with the Reclast.