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What to try and for how long after an Extended Drug Holiday
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/what-to-try-and-for-how-long-after-an-extended-drug-holiday/
At 78 I've been diagnosed with Osteopenia officially since 2005, year of my first bone density scan. PCP put me on Fosamax in 1999 and...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Jun 25, 2024
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Results of no symptoms after COVID Booster while on Reclast.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/results-of-symptoms-after-covid-booster-while-on-reclast/
I have been very concerned about getting my COVID Booster (4th injection) since I am now on Reclast. I did want to post an up-date,...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Jun 7, 2022
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Xanax or Valium to calm nerves before first Reclast infusion?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/xanax-or-valium-to-calm-nerves-before-first-reclast-infusion/
I was wondering if anyone has used a Xanax or Valium to calm their nerves before going for their first Reclast infusion? I am switching...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Nov 15, 2024
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DEXA Scan Discrepancies: Spine improvement and hip worsened
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-anyone-explain-this-discrepancy/
Good morning to all,I just received my DEXA results from last week’s scan, and they were a classic good news, bad news story.The good news...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Mar 14, 2024
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Bone Marker Results -??
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bone-marker-results/
In an effort to get the best medical care I can for my severe Osteoporosis, I asked my Endo Dr to include Bone Markers. She...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: 4 days ago
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Anyone on Alendronate?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/alendronate/
I have been on Alendronate since May 2017. If I don't have osteoporosis, but some osteopenia, how long is it safe to take a 'vacation'...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Feb 7 11:40pm
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Can Reclast be Lowered dose?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/can-reclast-be-lowered-dose/
I will be getting Reclast very soon as I am a Gastric Bypass Patient and I need to relay off of 1 Prolia. My body...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Sep 8, 2024
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Is it common to switch from one osteoporosis drug to another?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-it-common-to-switch-from-one-osteoporosis-drug-to-another/
I honestly thought most people worked with their physician to choose a drug that felt right for their circumstances, and stuck with it. I also...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Feb 5 12:23pm
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Did I make the right decisions for Osteoporosis & Bone Health?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/did-i-make-the-right-decisions-for-osteoporosis-bone-health/
Today was the scheduled video conference with my endocrinologist after two years of commitment to Alendronate. The bells are finally ringing.Four years ago, after a...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Mar 9 2:05pm
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Osteoporosis bone density test. Did you get yours? How did you do?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bone-density-tests-did-you-get-yours-how-did-you-do/
After 18 months on Tymlos, my bone density tests are in. For my age, 78, my scores are in the range and the hips have...
Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
Last active: Sep 19, 2024