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Doctors Reprimand Me For No Osteo Meds
Dear One's, my 1st time back on the blog in years. The block has been an inspiration, encouragement and support to me when I was active on it. I have become more ill over the years with many diseases, one of which is osteoporosis. I've had 7 hip fractures; 5 pelvic, 2 Femur. Ouch! No known trauma. Recently I've had several doctors reprimand me for not being on any osteoporosis medications. They have escalated, raised their voice , shook their heads and all of the above. One of them was a hospital doctor who knows me because of so many hospitalizations, said to me that she has seen me decline quickly in the past few years and can see me in a wheelchair in the near future. It was talking with people on the blog about around the world years ago about their experiences with bisphosphonates, Prolia and other osteoporosis medications, and doing a lot of my own research, that made me decide not to take any medications. I felt it was a quality of life issue because if you take something that lasts for 6 months (that's how I would have to take it because of kidney disease) or 1 year, then any unwanted side effects, would last until the half-life I was afraid of. I just can't take more pain! Has anybody else been treated that way by physicians for not being on osteoporosis medication? My dentist told me not to take I think it might be Alendronate aka Fosamax because she said it can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. If my understanding is correct, the meds can improve fracture risk but not reverse osteoporosis. I have not looked into the medications in a few years. Maybe there's something new I don't know? My last two bone scans showed improvement with taking 3 mg of boron three times a day. I do take other supplements but know they are not as good as what we need that is found in food. I pray you all may experience the comfort of God and the “Peace of Christ which transcends all human understanding" Philippians 4:7. That is the only thing that gets me through is knowing Him well enough and understanding His purpose in all things and, that this life is so temporary; but a blink of an eye in light of all eternity. Jesus said, I am the Way, the Truth and the Life, no man comes to Me but by the Father." John 14:6 SunnyFlower
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"My dentist told me not to take I think it might be Alendronate aka Fosamax because she said it can cause osteonecrosis of the jaw. "
This is true. My brother is a periodontist. He advised both me and my mother who's in her 80s not to take it. She didn't take his advice. She was on Fosamax and also Prolia for a couple of years and has had major dental work. Currently, she has a big problem with a cracked tooth and broken crown. She was hoping to get an implant. But a CT scan showed her jaw is too weak to support one.
I myself have osteopenia, bordering on osteoporosis in my right femur and hip. My endocrinologist has been after me to take Fosamax. Between dealing with side effects from other meds and a Prednisone taper in process AND needing major dental work in the coming months, I've decided not to take it. I might reconsider at some point, but right now I can't see taking it.
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2 ReactionsIF I were at high risk like Sunny is? I MIGHT (keyword being "might") I am not considered a "high risk" osteoporosis patient, thankfully, and I'm keen on limiting my use of drugs if what I am using? Is working and it is in my case. No steroid of any kind, does your blood pressure any favor, as well...
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How does a steroid factor in?
@gravity3 You may wish to seek out JAMA or Cleveland Clinic for further effects of anabolic steroid use in osteoporosis.
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Yes, anabolic meds for osteoporosis are not anabolic steroids. 👍
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3 Reactions@peeweedavis
Yes. I understand that.
I so sorry to hear of your struggle over the years….i was recently diagnosed at age 60 with severe osteoporosis and am refusing medication. My doctor is not pleased with my decision.
I’m taking supplements, vitamins, exercising, eating plenty of protein, prunes and calcium. Please check out Algaecal Bone Builder pack. So many amazing testimonies, written and video from women of all ages who have built bone density naturally. I started 7 months ago and will get another DEXA in 5 months to see how things are going. Its definitely worth trying!
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5 Reactions@gravity3 my understanding is that these drugs do not build bone. They may prevent further loss but only weight lifting and diet can stimulate bone growth.
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1 ReactionI’m with you on not wanting to take drugs, but I’ve had to acquiesce after compression fractures. The medication I’m currently taking has had the fewest side effects of any I’ve tried, and it’s called Evista or Raloxifene. It’s a bone builder and has the added benefit of protecting you against breast cancer. I’ve been taking it for three months now, and compared to all the other medications that cause severe side effects, this one has been the best. There is a black box warning about strokes, so if you have any heart conditions, you won’t be able to take it.
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1 Reaction@myoga Thank you for pointing this out.
I believe this person's confusion arises from the term, "anabolic", which simply means to" build up". The antonym, "catabolic", means to break down.
The label "anabolic" is associated with steroids because a class of steroids, "anabolic steroids", impact metabolism to build up muscle mass.
Simply calling something anabolic in nature does not mean that it is a steroid.
Other medications and supplements that contributed to anabolism but are not steroids are Human Growth Hormone (HGH), creatine, and protein powder.
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