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Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 2 10:11am | Replies (1085)Comment receiving replies
<p>Has anyone received their 1st BMD scan with a low t-score, like -3.1 in the spine, and been prescribed Forteo? I'm 50 and a little freaked out as I thought I doing a baseline BMD scan. I have no underlying conditions that can explain the extremely low score. Family history of estrogen-receptive cancer puts HRT out of the question. I would like to wait a year, increase calcium/vit D/exercise, and get another scan. Thoughts?</p>
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I fractured my hip 10 mths. Ago and still on walker. Since then have gotten the firxt of the yearly reclast infusion a month ago. So far no problems. I hope it helps. It was my first broken bone. I'm 81.
@faith123 Thanks for updating us on your treatment. I also hope that the infusion is helpful to you. Teresa
I have high urine calcium levels, so my endocrinologist also recommended I not take calcium supplements, but do take Vitamin D 1000 IU daily and hydrochorothyazide to prevent kidney stones from forming. I also get Prolia shots semiannually and have actually seen a significant increase in bone mass. Actonel did nothing for me and Forteo did not fit my life style. Hope that helps!
Hi Scottsdalenana: Is Hydrochorothyazide a water pill? the reason I ask is I take Dyazide which is a water pill. Any side effects from
Prolia? Does it bother your stomach at all? I have so many questions because of my stomach problems. Thanks again
@caress Regarding your question about Hydrochorothyazide. Here is a link that will provide you with some information about it, https://www.drugs.com/hydrochlorothiazide.html. Teresa
thank you Teresa for the valuable information on hydrochorothyazide.
I found that I cannot take hydroclorothyazide any more. I took it when I was younger, but tried it 5 yrs ago with Valsartin for blood pressure and it made me very sick. I don't know why, perhaps age related. So, if you take it be sure to let your doctor know about all side effects you may have. Good luck.
thank you gailb for letting me know, I take a water pill diazide so when I saw hydroclorothyazide I was curious to see what it was
I know its important to take calcium IF your blood count is low but dont take it everyday or yes unfortunately you will get into trouble your food has calcium in it My Dr told me I have Osteopenia 20 years ago and said dont take extra calcium your blood count is within range so I havent and I dont have osteoporosis . Im sorry to say but it was good PR that made us all think we need to take it . Im sorry to hear of everyone that has it .
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My calcium always runs a little high (10.4 to 11.1) and my parathyroid level was high (134) but is now normal. I have osteoporosis and osteopenia. What kind of treatment that would not include calcium is there? I was told not to take calcium by the endocrinologist. Should you have treatment or not with high calcium levels.