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Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 8 8:12am | Replies (393)Comment receiving replies
I am right there with you. I am 77 and was diagnosed years ago. My lower spine is -3.4, but i am have been reluctant to take any drugs following a severe reaction to Boniva. I would love to hear if anyone has had dramatic improvement with any of the drugs. At my age the possible negative side effects seem to outweigh the possibility of a small improvement.
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I've been on Forteo for eight months. The serum bone markers are indicating success. I've had no side effects. You might consider trying this medication. If you have any adverse reaction after the first injection, you can quit. You'll be unhappy, if you fracture. May you never.
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@sandrajhunt do you have an endocrinologist? With a score of -3.4 I would think, based on my experience, that you would do a bone-builder like Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity. (I have done Tymlos, will then do Evenity,, then a year of Reclast).
@ans Dr. McCormick wrote "The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis" as well as "Great Bones," as you know. He is upfront about having used meds himself. I will use the info on holistic approaches AFTER my meds, as he has done himself!