osteoporosis & medication

[RalphyDog]

Following a Dexa Scan, I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia. At the moment I am awaiting to see my doctor this week to discuss. I have a hiatus hernia, so I believe some medication may not be suitable, is there anyone that has the same problem and what medication have they been given.

[Nadjio]

I've only just been diagnosed, doctor gave me adcal to take each day and alendronic acid once a week. I too have a hiatus hernia and so far I've had no problems with the tablets, the painkillers after my fractures did flare the hernia. I take the a-a ones with loads of water and wait at least half an hour before having a brew ( I hate Wednesdays 😄). I'm sure your doctor will discuss alternatives if he thinks tablets might not be right for you. Good luck

[RalphyDog in reply to Nadjio]

Hi Nadjio thank you so much for your positive response. I know nothing about osteoporosis. I had surgery in July for a broken wrist and it was a friend that advised me to talk to the doctor about a Dexa Scan. Nobody tells you.

[Nadjio in reply to RalphyDog]

Yes I had fractures in my back, happened while I was on holiday early August. When I got home I had to ask for Dexa scan, but wouldn't refer me until I'd had x-rays to confirm fractures even though I'd had MRI scan whilst abroad. I wasn't put on the alendronic acid until 3 weeks ago, it took that long for x-rays and scan results to come back!

[ABwn]

Hi RalphyDog - I have the same conditions and have been put onto Prolia. Apart from feeling tired the following day no other reactions. Good luck.

[RalphyDog in reply to ABwn]

Thank you so much ABwn, it’s always good to hear recommendations from people who suffer from the same problems.

[Mavary]

I have the same problem. I was given Alendronic acid to start with. Just one tablet and I was violently sick. I’ve always suffered with reflux all my life.

I was then given Terraparatide for two years then Denosumab after. There is controversy about Denosumab as I think there is with most meds but it suits me fine. I was just thankful there is help out there as my bone score was so bad. I’ve been on that for three or four years with no problems. What I say is whatever is recommended give it a try because until you do you don’t know if it suits you or not.

[RalphyDog in reply to Mavary]

Thank you so much for your response and information. It’s always valuable from people who have the same problems.