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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 2 10:11am | Replies (1085)Comment receiving replies
Fosamax does not build bones. Supposedly, it helps maintain bones as they are. I have been taking it since last November; but am considering discontinuing it, because of numerous cases of femoral fractures, jaw problems, and some cases of cancer of the esophagus. Because I have had radiation for breast cancer, I cannot take any bone-building meds except Evenity--which I will not take because possible side effects include stroke and heart attack. The FDA refused to approve Evenity until (finally) April 2019. I take vitamin and mineral supplements, and exercise regularly. Of course, all of us must make our own decisions. Good luck to everyone!
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Did your doctor recommend Evenity?
Hi Nancy. Also having the same name. Your situation is very similar to mine. I have been on alendronate for a year and a half and am seriously considering stopping. These forums and other sites have been helpful in researching the drugs and meds as well as provide nutritional info. I was Taking Evista a year and actually my numbers which were osteopenia improved 1%. my gyn dr. Didn’t think that was good enough. She really pushed bisphosphonates. Because I was experiencing so many hot flashes I switched to alendronate. Well a year with that and my numbers dropped over 3%. It was a horrible time where I had been caring for aging parents 1000 miles away. I lost 13 pounds and know I wasn’t eating well or keeping up with vitamins. My numbers weren’t bad to begin with. Even the endocrinologist thought so. My next dexa scan is in December. His NP said if I don’t improve the next step is Prolia. I was reading the brochure waiting in exam room. No way will I start that. So I appreciate input from folks like you on these forums as we navigate the best options for our health.
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@nancyguy My girlfriend took Fosomax and had jaw problems now she has Barret's Esophagus don't know if it related but she told me not to take it . Then she had somekind of shot almost did her in . My one Dr. is insisting I take something but my PCP has me just on vit. min. I did have 2 fractures but that was from lifting heavy things . A friend here has osteoporosis and says they just break and there is no feeling when they do . She has a hump also . Im for just staying on the regimen I'm on . Good luck to us