Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Thank you. A lot of it is my own fault for not following up the way I should have. As for my age, I am in my early 70's and pretty active, which is how I want to keep it. Thanks for your concern.

Dolan, I amy very, very encourage by your results with Forteo. I haven't known anyone who has taken it and was leery about starting it. I feel so much better reading your results. Like you, I have had a traumatic pelvic fracture, traumatic arm fracture and a couple of rib fractures. I have a family history and currently have a cousin how has Osteopenia and is on Prolia. I think I will stick with the Forteo!!! Thanks for sharing your results.

Thank you. A lot of this is my own fault for not following up the way I should have. As for my age, I am in my early 70's and quite active, which is how I want to keep it. Thanks for your concern.

What are the side effects of Forteo?

I had NO side effects and the needle is extremely small so it's more or less painless to give. I was on Interferon for my systemic mastocytosis so giving myself an injection is no big deal. The brittleness of my bones had always been a puzzle. OLD AGE osteoporosis only...loving dairy products, weight bearing exercise etc. I am the youngest of 4 children. My mother is nearly 97 and in great health. I have 2 older sisters. My mother and one sister are now osteopenia. but being diagnosed in 2005 with my disease at Mayo and finding that my bones(after a bone marrow biopsy) have 35% extra mast cells making them weaker.

The only possible side effects I have seen are the rare jaw bone problems!!! You obviously didn't have any of those Dolan-----I think that is great!!!

None...although I do have alittle TMJ when I have dental work done but probably from years of chewing gum and clenching teeth. I had a lot more explanation and 'warning' for dental work within 3 months of my Prolia shot because of jaw problems.

To tmteach1230 - I am strongly advised to take Prolia - I am reading about all the possible nasty side effects, and at 83 really don't know what to do. I wish I could find some substantive reports that Prolia works.

I am 80 & a retired RN. I've been taking a supplement with Strontium in it. It strengthens bones and Vitamin K2 135 mg everyday. The K2 sends the calcium in your blood back to the bone. I've had two terrible falls & no broken bones. My MD said no to the injections & more calcium. Vitamin D also helps. Hope this info helps.

You are young to have osteoporosis! I encourage you to pursue why you do. Same with me and eventually found out it can be a symptom of other disease. In my case something called CVID or common variable immune deficiency. Good luck!