I received the results from my bone test and they have recommended I start Prolia. I have read the side effects and I am concerned. Has anyone use this drug and if so what side effects have you experienced. Thank you
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I have been taking it less than a year. I have been told that I should/can take it for three years. I had not heard of Forteo or Prolia.
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What was your T-score on your Dexascan?
I asked that because I'm wondering if a person doesnt have a high T-score maybe thats why a Dr would put a patient on Fosamax.
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@lippemouse I was taking Fosamax but my GI doc took me off after I developed reflux disease.
I don’t know that this actually caused the reflux disease but GI said Fosamax can irritate the esophagus. Did you weigh side effects with your doctor?
My internist advised me not to take Fosamax or the related drugs after I reminded him of my acid reflux. I tried Prolia once but think that it may have caused increased muscle and joint pain in addition to my osteoarthritis. Exercise seems to be the only safe option. Just have to get motivated.
I am 64 on prolia for almost one year. Have a terrible gut before the Prolia: celiac disease, IBS-c, acid reflux. My constipation and loss of appetite problem has become severe in the last two months. Now dependent on laxatives which are creating new g.i. problems. I do have a suspicion that the Prolia is a contributing factor. In the process of getting to the bottom of this. Next injection supposed to be in May. Are you still on Prolia?
@sue225 Are you taking magnesium? It is important for bone health, but also should take care of constipation. It comes in several forms, with Magnesium Oxide being the one most commonly found on the shelf at the drugstore. I take Magnesium Glycinate, which I order from Amazon. My 4th injection was due two months ago, but I have so many issues that I decided not to get it.
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How long have you been taking Fosamax & have you had a Dexascan after taking it to show if it helped build bone density?
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