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Young woman diagnosed with osteoporosis

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 25 4:58pm | Replies (59)
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@sophie93

Hi @windyshores, I have consulted an endocrinologist as well, they recommended that I take the bisphosphonate.
I know there are bone building drugs available as well, however, I'm not sure why they didn't prescribed them if they are a better option for my particular situation... I will ask them 🙂

The parathyroid is completely fine.
Thyroid as well.

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windyshores | @windyshores | Aug 10, 2023

@sophie93 the sequencing of drugs for bones is a big issue. Ben Leder MD has a great video online about sequencing and combinations (he is at MGH). Insurance wants us to try bisphosphonates or Prolia first so doctors prescribe them first, often, simply because insurance considers them to be first line.

But bisphosphonates should come after the bone builders, not before.

If the issue is insurance, as it usually is, a patient assistance program might help.

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