Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

I just heard of Prolia a couple days ago when I talked to the doctor. I've been taking (chewable) Calcium & Vit. D. I have no concerns about Prolia so far but have yet to read all the materials he gave me. Dental work first is a new thought. The side effects are always scary. Injections twice a year appeals to me over oral meds.

Hello. I just took my first injection of Prolia this Monday. I haven't had any side effect yet. I haven't had any previous meds for my Osteoporosis either. My Doctor wanted to start me out with Prolia. <br />
I had a full blood panel done before I had the injection making sure my blood calcium levels were good and I was not anemic as I am prone to that. I also got all my dental work done before the injection also. <br />
Wish you luck in our decision. <br />
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Welcome @nancyevn. Glad to have you join us on Connect.
I moved your message to this existing thread where you'll meet @mohavegal @heritage1955 @jmbjar @angelas and others. Several have taken Prolia. I'm also tagging @arthritichands @spiritbird2 @allegro to join in the discussion here.

My mom takes Prolia. She luckily has not experienced any of the possible side effects. Nancy, do you have any concerns about Prolia?

I just joined Mayo Clinic Connect today and am glad to find you! My dexa test indicates I have progressed to Osteoporosis and because I'm not good at swallowing meds, I'm interested in the injection method. Wondering if others have used Prolia which involves just two shots a year.

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Actually he's a.little of both.  I have a Humana plan. He is a young doctor & has.a broader education on some of the alternative options.<br />
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Mohavegal, good your Dr. says OK. I know the lab range says up to 100. Is your primary care Dr. in an Integrative Care Practice or a Functional Mediciine Dr ? They usually want Vits in a much higher range then conventional Dr's.

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I was on the depo shot which ceased menstruations. Hence the lack of estrogen to prevent the on set :/ but I do think it's odd that they haven't pulled labs. Ordered CA+d without having a baseline. Hmmmm.<br />
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Just went on a thyroid medication. Maybe that was partially my bone problems.

Just had a conversation with my primary care physician yesterday and he said keep it where its at.  Perfect. Was checking my last cbc report which was done 4 weeks ago. For osteoporosis that's very important.

Mohavegal,

Did the Dr. tell you to take so much Vit D ? My Endo said no one should ever take more then 1 or 2000 without a Dr's suggestion. I have never heard any Dr. say Vit D should be 70 and I have asked many Endo's and Internists. They all say it needs to be over 30. I just asked a University Geriatrician who works in Endo/Osteoporosis clinic and she said Vit D should not be over 50, they just do not know enough yet if it is safe when higher then 50. I would have to go back and check Dr Ott's website but I think that she recommends a Vit D level between 40 and 50. I read an article in Nutrition Action many years ago on a suspected connection between high Vit D and pancreatic cancer.

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