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Thoughts on Prolia?

Posted by sheezit @sheezit, Mar 28, 2024

Diagnosed with Osteoporosis. Drs recommend Prolia. Do not like taking medications especially oral. Last resort would be Prolia as injection. Looking for opinions on this medication. Thank you

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | 2 days ago
In reply to @mts629 "Endocrinologist put me on Alendronate 3 yrs ago & was disastrous! Far more pain in spine..." + (show)
@mts629

Endocrinologist put me on Alendronate 3 yrs ago & was disastrous! Far more pain in spine & hips than ever before & severe hair loss in 2 months. Stopped cold turkey & tossed all rx. Primary Dr. wanted to put me on Prolia but I refused. Did research & side effects "could become permanent" ; NO THANKS. Current diagnosis is osteo, arthritis, & bursitis in spine, hips, knees; take 1- 12 hr Aleve, 1-Allegra, 1-gingko pr day. Have to be careful re twisting, turning, lifting, falling. Have found within the past 2 weeks that 3-4 hrs of manual labor in the yard relieves far more symptoms/pain than any medicine. Body hasn't felt this pain free in years! Forgot how much I enjoy gardening & how good it is for me; one of reasons I bought house 30 yrs ago. As my Mom told me all those years ago> "............... KEEP MOVIN !"

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What were your dexa scores then and now?
Any compression fractures?

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mts629 | @mts629 | 2 days ago
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@gravity3

What were your dexa scores then and now?
Any compression fractures?

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I'm sure I have my dexa scores somewhere in med history; however, turning 79 in 5 weeks does not give "importance" to those facts. If I can still remember my name when I wake up in the morning, its a good day. I view it in far more simplistic way> been there done that, didnt work. My point> beware of any rx prescribed. Do your due diligence & research & then decide. Guess I'm leaning towards a more holistic approach to what's left of Life. Feel I've been blessed with above average gene pool. Thank you God & Mother Nature!

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bethers | @bethers | 1 day ago

I want to end Prolia injections after 3 years and take an oral medication but I have GIRD and can't take oral meds that cause heartburn. What would be the best oral med under these circumstances?

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rashida | @rashida | 1 day ago
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@bethers

I want to end Prolia injections after 3 years and take an oral medication but I have GIRD and can't take oral meds that cause heartburn. What would be the best oral med under these circumstances?

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@bethers stopping Prolia after three years may cause you to have compound fractures. Consult an orthopedist.

I stopped Prolia after just the first dose and did not take anything else for three or four years. Now my physician has me on Actonel once a month - but thst may not be the course for you, since you have been on Prolia for three years.

I have GERD too, and Actonel does cause acid reflux so I make sure I am not lying down or bending over to do an work for a few hours after taking it, and I have been fine so far.

I will not go back on Prolia.

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