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l have osteoporosis,the doctor give me mometasone furoate spray for my nose inflammation 1 spray each nostril twice a day, could the steroid in the spray effect my osteoporosis.( T scores are hip -t3 spine t-2)

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My doctor told me it wasn't enough to matter, and I did use the spray, but stopped as soon as my nose was better. It is worrying isn't it

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thanks for reply, l will do the same and stop as soon as nose improves 🙂

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Not a high enough dose.

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