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.

Just went on a thyroid medication. Maybe that was partially my bone problems.

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.

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.

K

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.

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.

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?

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.
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.
Wish you luck in our decision.

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.

I had my first injection about 4 weeks ago. Was scared to death, especially after reading only a small portion of the material that came with the injection. So far I haven’t experienced any side effects. Doubt that you are getting enough mg’s of calcium from a chewable. I had to greatly increase my intake because I began to experience some pain. Am now taking 2300 mg’s daily.
Good luck

I am new to this group and also was diagnosed with osteoporosis (-3.7 spine) recently at 52. My doctor said that I need to go on medication right away- and that lifestyle changes (diet/exercise) will not be enough. However, after reading about the various medications, I am hesitant to take them and am also thinking of waiting a year, improving my diet and exercising to see if this helps. I also have an appointment Friday with an endocrinologist to see what he recommends. My vitamin D level was low (23) so I was prescribed a high dosage for three months. My calcium was 9.7 MG/DL. I am still researching the meds but the more I read the scarier it gets!

I can understand everyone’s fear of the side effects, but the very likely side effect of not getting treated quickly is a permanent wheelchair. I am not kidding here! I am 50, had two breaks before I got my bones tested. I have a 2.5 ish score on 2/3 of my bones. Please believe me that getting into this breaking cycle is VERY hard to get out of. I cracked a rib and was immobilized for 8 weeks. I was in good health to begin with but not a common exerciser. I lost so much in balance and strength that another fall was ineviatable. Broke my elbow, now my ankle. Been unable to walk for 8 weeks and counting because my bad bones broke soooooooooooooo much worse than they would have if they are healthy. Even with medication osteoporosis takes 2 – 3 years to fix. Anyone care to guess how many times more over the next few years I am going to fall and break somethIng during that time? What if it’s my hip? Sincerely I beg you to consider getting treated as soon as you can!