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Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 8 8:12am | Replies (393)Comment receiving replies
The endocrinologist I see would advise against medication for borderline osteoporosis. I, on the other hand (with no particular knowlege of anything) would be alarmed at the suggestion of Prolia. And would advise against reclast. But would suggest you look at Forteo.
It is just that if you fracture your life will change in ways you can't imagine. I've read that more fractures occur in osteopenic women than in osteoporotic women.
Trabecular bone structure is poorly depicted on dxa. Have you had a TBS. That is where we lose bone the fastest because there is more surface area to this type of bone.
Some people never fracture. I'm not taking the risk and have been on Forteo since April without negative effect.
70% of women 80 or older have osteoporosis. Congratualtions.
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After two years on forteo I had no discernable side effects and had some gain in bone. Then followed with alendronate also with no noticeable side effects.
gently I took tymlos for 18 months and refused to take Prolia or enmity after.
I am considering either Reclast or enmity but prefer not to be on any meds due to side effects.
Do you recommend your endocrinologist?
Im looking for an osteoporosis specialist.
Any advice I appreciate
Gently, what is a TBS? TY
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That’s for great information. Forteo sounds good but I have no insurance that covers Forteo and it’s thousands per month. I need a drug which is covered under Part B of Medicare and that’s Prolia and Reclast. I don’t care for either. I currently looking for a drug that’s natural. I only have one prescription for High Blood Pressure so I’m unaccustomed to an ongoing drugs.