I visited an orthopedic dr who has an osteoporosis clinic. Wanted his opinion about trying Prolia per my GP recommendation. Was leery about Prolia because of jaw bone warnings. He said they have learned that after 5-6 years you should stop Prolia for a year to avoid that complication. My mom tried an oral osteoporosis med and it aggravated her stomach too much and she quit it. She lived with me for 15 years and was in good health but at 94 she fell one morning and broke several bones and only lived 4 weeks. I took care of her with hospice help. She had so much pain it broke my heart. I am willing to try an osteoporosis med after watching her. I’m 77 and active. I go to the Y and walk the padded indoor track with a weighted backpack to help bone density and then use other exercises to strengthen my core.
I have 4 neighbors who are on different osteoporosis meds and doing well.