← Return to Improve bone density and strength without medication?

Discussion
Comment receiving replies
@windyshores

@plav what they told you is not true, it is an oversimpification. Maybe your docs don't want to go into details? If you go off Prolia, there is risk of an abrupt drop in bone density and risk of fracture. In fact I read that even if there isn't a significant drop, the fracture risk still goes up. I believe I read that in McCormick's book "Great Bones."

As I wrote before, you can transition to Reclast but the timing is very important to get right. Too early and the Reclast doesn't work and too late, fracture risk has already gone up. Docs I know (and McCormick) can use the CTX blood test to determine the best timing.

Maybe you can go back and discuss this with your doc(s).

Jump to this post


Replies to "@plav what they told you is not true, it is an oversimpification. Maybe your docs don't..."

There is a wealth of information about Prolia on the Facebook Self-help group Prolia (Denosumab) side effects/effets secondaries support group. They have an entire library of studies and articles dedicated to helping people be more aware prior to taking this medicine.

Wonder what the other drugs were that they told her.

I think what the doctors were trying to convey is once I start on any of four specific medications, I need to stay on "an osteoporosis medication" indefinitely (not necessarily the SAME medication). The endocrinologists were suggesting Reclast since that can supposedly be stopped without having to take another medication. But, at my last appointment the endo suggested starting with Evenity, then Reclast after. I am researching options and looking for "reasons" for each to see if they fit my situation. It seems most doctors "always use" a specific medication without considering if the issue is with osteoclast or osteoblast activity. If I agree to a medication, I would need to know the specific medication is what "I" need based on my health and test results since the wrong medication for a patient can actually have a negative impact. When the doctor just prescribes "the usual" without more in depth testing or conversation, I am cautious ..., and that leads me to research for myself. I am hoping insights from this group will be helpful.