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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 2 10:11am | Replies (1085)
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@nancyevn

I just joined Mayo Clinic Connect today and am glad to find you! My dexa test indicates I have progressed to Osteoporosis and because I'm not good at swallowing meds, I'm interested in the injection method. Wondering if others have used Prolia which involves just two shots a year.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 4, 2016

Welcome @nancyevn. Glad to have you join us on Connect.
I moved your message to this existing thread where you'll meet @mohavegal @heritage1955 @jmbjar @angelas and others. Several have taken Prolia. I'm also tagging @arthritichands @spiritbird2 @allegro to join in the discussion here.

My mom takes Prolia. She luckily has not experienced any of the possible side effects. Nancy, do you have any concerns about Prolia?

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adamsky | @adamsky | May 4, 2016

Hello. I just took my first injection of Prolia this Monday. I haven't had any side effect yet. I haven't had any previous meds for my Osteoporosis either. My Doctor wanted to start me out with Prolia. <br />
I had a full blood panel done before I had the injection making sure my blood calcium levels were good and I was not anemic as I am prone to that. I also got all my dental work done before the injection also. <br />
Wish you luck in our decision. <br />
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