Prolia for Osteoporosis

@lioness2001

Please share what happened with you. Did you take the 2 doses of Prolia? Did it help? What happened when you stopped?

I recently was advised that Prolia is my only option for my osteopenia. I am on steroids and have other issues. The doctor told me that if I only take 2 doses and stop it will be OK but if I continue further than that, I will be on it for the rest of my life. Glad I heard that but uncertain of what I want to do. Thx

@psmith7959 . Thank you. I have now been on Reclast Infusions for the past three years, as administered by an Endocrinologist. I am in the Osteopenia range for the femur, spine, and hip. The improvement in Tscores is about one-tenth of a point.
I do not expect reversal of Osteopenia at my age of 77 years old. But I believe this because I have been diligent with weightlifting, swimming, bicycling, and cardio at the gym or outdoors. I was first diagnosed in 1998. Over all those years, I have had one wrist fracture, sixteen years ago, and one mild L1 fracture of the spine about 10 years ago. I have been on and off various biosophates since 1998. I still do not have pain and remain active for my age.
I have looked up medical journal articles on Reclast. My current issue is, why am I being recommended to go another three years on this medication? So, many of us as patients need to do our own research so as to have informed discussions with the treatment M.D.
I still ski, but I have studied up on fall prevention and have strengthened my legs, calves, knees, feet, and even my toes! Good luck. Bone health is my priority now.

@psmith7959 are you at all worried with the heavy weightlifting that you might fracture because of the stress? That weighs heavily on my mind I used to live heavy, but since getting the osteopenia, I haven’t dare do anything much with my joints for fear that something might snap with a strange movement or something curious about if you have any concerns or advised anything by your doctor?

Those are good questions. I have been weightlifting for over ten years. The diagnosis of Osteopenia occurred in 1998 with a DEXA scan.
As with any form of exercise, I consult with a trainer and review any health conditions. That way, I am provided a program that addresses bone loss and risk for fractures.
Weight lifting is a progressive form of exercise. I have my own workbook with pictures of women's weight-training exercises that I use and bring to the gym. I even have hand weights at home to use while I am indoors.
I use the concept of strengthening to improve mobility, balance, and agility. Since I am 77 years old, I have read up on fall risk factors and ordered a book on fall prevention. Plus, I look at YouTube videos on weight-bearing exercise for building bone and strengthening for Seniors.
All of this has taken years of serious exercising, reading, and going to the nearby gym. I even still ski without falling! But, of course, I started skiing when I was a teenager.
Pay for a trainer to get you started and to become confident. Weight training for Seniors is easier than it looks.
Results occur within months. I am happy with the results and to help other women with my experiences. Good luck, and find a trainer!

I don't understand why anyone is on a drug for osteopenia. That is my goal to get to osteopenia.

@lioness2001 my doc said
1 year /2shots, that’s it.
I’m not sure what happens after that. Has this been explained to you?