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Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

Posted by peace44 @peace44, Oct 10, 2023

I am 80 years old women and have borderline osteoporosis which affects my entire body. My doctor wants me to take Prolia and the Rheumatologist wants me to take Reclast. I’m unhappy with both choices as the side effects are great and I do not tolerate new drugs well. I am very undecided and am considering doing not taking annty drugs for this condition. I have never had a fracture and I’m very active Any opinions or advice.

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susanjane77 | @susanjane77 | Aug 14, 2024
In reply to @06111945cc "Thanks Windy. My neighbor took a RECLAST infusion. She was very very ill for a week..." + (show)
@06111945cc

Thanks Windy.

My neighbor took a RECLAST infusion. She was very very ill for a week or so. Then, she continue to throw up for next month!
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I am sorry to hear about your neighbor but I have taken 5 Reclast infusions and have not had one side effect. I hope she saw her doctor and reported her side effects. Very unusual.

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gently | @gently | Aug 15, 2024
In reply to @jenatsky "@blowsmeaway2 you seem rather negative by your two posts? This site is member driven and except..." + (show)
@jenatsky

@blowsmeaway2 you seem rather negative by your two posts? This site is member driven and except for inappropriate posts I don’t think it’s monitored by anyone from Mayo other than volunteer mentors. You say you had a drug reaction when you were 4 & 1/2? Why bring it up now? And concerning MK7/K2 please read!
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4566462/

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jenasky, @blowsmeaway make the point that pharmaceuticals can cause harms that we don't always get warnings about and references she her own childhood experience. She knows about vitamin K2 and calcium though her own research and thinks it curious that we don't get advice on that through our physicians.
Mayo connect does have monitors who are also members (to a one with great advice) and a post can be unkind or even incorrect and remain. Blows' post was deleted because she used direct address instead of couched phrasing --"perhaps" or "you might consider."
To her point we are a little heavy on the pharmaceutical side here. While I'm on the pharmaceutic side, I never considered not taking a strong osteoporosis drug, I do think both fields of thought should have presentation.
To your point about negativity, there is much about osteoporosis that is negative. Maybe the most important aspect of this site is honesty of expression.
Gently, brother.

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suz0001 | @suz0001 | Sep 8, 2024
In reply to @bobbiruni "I just turned 74 yrs old. My doctor prescribed Fosamax for OP. I took one dose..." + (show)
@bobbiruni

I just turned 74 yrs old. My doctor prescribed Fosamax for OP. I took one dose the first morning and had a "strange" diarrhea later that day. I have now researched and read reviews on Google as well as reports of people on this format (thank you Mao Connect for this awesome website!). I am shocked that the side effects include causation of thigh bone breakage and brittle bones. My heart goes out to the people who have had jawbone deterioration and teeth breaking off after being on Fosamax for years.
I have decided to forego the Fosamax. I plan to include bone broth and Andrew Lessman's Marine Collagen in my diet, as well as the supplements Vit K in form of MK-7, dicalcium maltrate, magnesium, D3, and boron (helps absorption of calcium). I just found a supplement called Calciven that contains all those. I am walking everyday and plan to have a bone density test in a year to monitor any progress.
I am thankful to all who have shared their experience and info. I wish everyone a blessed journey.

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I also just found Calciven and am giving it a try. I just ordered one bottle to try it out. I hope it helps you!!

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suz0001 | @suz0001 | Feb 23 2:30pm
In reply to @peace44 "I have followed your wonderful advice regarding a natural osteoporosis path. I researched collagen, Calciven, broth..." + (show)
@peace44

I have followed your wonderful advice regarding a natural osteoporosis path. I researched collagen, Calciven, broth plus strength training exercise. I found another product called Algae Cal. I wonder if that would be better than Calciven?? I did have some heartburn from Collagen using one scoop. I’m starting over with one tsp so hopefully my body will adjust. I really want to give the natural methods a try. Since I’m 80 I don’t want to experience some of complications by adding new drugs to my body. I declined Fosamax, Prolia
and Reclast. Thank you for following a natural path.

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I also declined the above drugs. I am taking Calciven and looking at Life Extension Bone Restore Elite. .y Dr wants me on 1200 mg calcium and 2000 IU vit D. I am concerned about taking that much as a problem has been shown with CVD and calcium. Also too much vit D can be toxic over time. I like the amounts in these 2 supplements as well as getting it from my diet. Has anyone any thoughts
on which one is better?
My last dexa scan a month ago took me from osteoporosis to osteopenia but I haven't been on Calciven long enough to make a difference. I work hard lifting in our barn which helps too.

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lee1862 | @lee1862 | Mar 9 1:30pm

Hello,
I am trying to decide which supplement is better. Calciven or AlgaeCa? Anyone with experience with these? I would really appreciate any feedback! Thank you!

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clemsonbabe | @clemsonbabe | Mar 9 5:38pm

Has anyone had severe bone pain after receiving a Prolia injection? I have been on Prolia for 3 years for osteoporosis. My bone density scan is the best it has been in years. After my last injection, I have really been experiencing lots of back pain where I had extensive surgery for scoliosis. My endocrinologist suggested I may want to switch to Reclast, but I am worried about side effects there. Just wondering if any of you have had back pain after a Prolia injection and how long this could last if this is the proble.

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