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My primary care physician who is totally in the cancer loop just started me on Prolia today. Are there experiences or side effects which I should know about?

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Tall_Allen

What was your T-score on your DXA scan?

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Still_in_shock

Your bio said you just started ADT, as Tall Allen asked did you get a Dexa scan confirming osteoporosis?

Did your dentist clear you to take denosunab? I check with mine very 6 month cleaning, just in case!!! Read up on Prolix/osteonecrosis

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Worked_the_World in reply toStill_in_shock

I had a bine scen from two years ago that indicated osteopenia. I have been taking 1200 mg of calcium a day and 2000 and not up to 4000 international units of Vitamin D3. My dentist put two crowns on my molars last summer, but no I did not follow up with him. Perhaps I should. FYI, as well I contacted my cardiologist and will meet with him week after next.

Did somebody say it takes a village?

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Professorgary in reply toWorked_the_World

Calcium is useless without magnesium. In fact too much calcium can be harmful. 60% of Americans are magnesium deficient and very few are calcium deficient. You could become calcium deficient on Prolia as it happens because the bones draw calcium from the blood. Ask for a blood test to check vitamin d as well as magnesium. God Bless.

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Worked_the_World in reply toProfessorgary

Good to know and thanks. I just bought new calcium pills with magnesium and vitamin D3. Hope they help.

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Worked_the_World in reply toStill_in_shock

Looks like I need typing lessons. Bone scan is the word.

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Still_in_shock in reply toWorked_the_World

Get a Dexa scan (bone scan) now, you know it takes 10 minutes, then go see your dentist and tell them you might start taking Prolix, they should know what to look for.

Calcium and D3 should be accompanied by resistance and strength exercise to slow down bone loss.

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Sisto

I agree w Still in shock. I tried Prolia at insurance company’s request. I had uncomfortable SEs, whereas I’ve had zero SEs with Xgeva (more than 40 times over past eight+ years). Definitely get your dentist on board.

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Jewelrylady

my husband does have osteoporosis. He has had 2 Prolia injections and so far, no problems. A friend of mine who is a rehab physician (and female) has been on it for four years with no problems. Of course, everyone is different with side effects.

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j-o-h-n

Everyone is different. Where have I heard that before?

Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

j-o-h-n

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