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What helps improve osteoporosis without medication?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 27 3:10pm | Replies (372)Comment receiving replies
@lashu once I read about the studies behind the black box warning for Evenity, I am not as concerned. There was no increase in cardiovascular issues or events when compared to placebo, only to alendronate (Fosamax) which actually reduces those risks, so the comparison needs to take that into account.
I do have concerns about side effects and the relatively as yet unknown effects of opposing sclerositin, and am considering doing 6 months, since the first half of the year is more bone building but the second half has more anti-resorptive properties according to McCormick's book.
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windyshores, thank you for your shared experiences and reflections on the positive and negative aspects of Evenity. As I gradually realize that my efforts at fighting the disease/osteoporosis feel insufficient, I once again opened a dialogue with my endocrinologist. Prolia looks more reassuring because it has been in use since 2010, while Evenity only since 2017. Prolia also seems to have beneficial side effects in reference to other health conditions.'So I am waiting to hear from my doctror about this alternative. The one negative about it is its six months interval for shots. Evenity is monthly. this shorter injection period appeals because if some necrotic effect began in the jaw the bone formation process that causes this in these meds is more quickly removed/dealt with. A quandary that I shall have to resolve.