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Alendronic Acid

My doc has prescribed this and Adcal D3 i have looked the Alendronic acid up on line and it has loads of problems So help me any one on it or been on it can...

My doc has prescribed this and Adcal D3 i have looked the Alendronic acid up on ...

DanceQueen

•4 years ago

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Advice about Alendronic Acid

I am 54 and had an early menopause, so after a rib fragility fracture was sent for a Dexa scan. My result is osteoporosis in the spine (t score - 2.6),...

I am 54 and had an early menopause, so after a rib fragility fracture was sent f...

CountryHousewife

•4 years ago

19 Replies

Weight training and osteoporosis

Hi there I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2017 after fractured wrist and since have fractured both wrists and initially scared to do much , recently I’ve...

Hi there I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2017 after fractured wrist and si...

Monica56

•4 years ago

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Prolia

Hi Everyone, Is there anyone out there that has taken Prolia shots, more than one, that have not had any side effects. Thanks for your help.

Hi Everyone, Is there anyone out there that has taken Prolia shots, more than o...

Inyh

•4 years ago

7 Replies

Osteoporosis in spine

Hello, first time posting so will try and keep it short. I had a fall 9 weeks ago and ended up with multiple fractures in my hip, pelvis and lower back. Just...

Hello, first time posting so will try and keep it short. I had a fall 9 weeks ag...

Melrobbo

•4 years ago

18 Replies

New member, recently started on Alendronic Acid 70mg

Hi everyone, following a recent chest ct scan (for asthma) I’ve been told I have a slight fracture in one of my vertebrae and showing signs of osteoporosis....

Hi everyone, following a recent chest ct scan (for asthma) I’ve been told I have...

Hidden

•4 years ago

13 Replies

What are your thoughts on this?

https://www.medpagetoday.com/resource-centers/osteoporosis/can-we-stop-worrying-ppis-and-bone-health/447 One of my great fears has been what this medication,...

https://www.medpagetoday.com/resource-centers/osteoporosis/can-we-stop-worrying-...

t1gernidster

•4 years ago

9 Replies

If you need dental work is it safe to use aa

I need dental work doing and just been prescribed aa is it safe to take it but I am scared if I don't I will fracture another vertebrae does anyone know what's...

I need dental work doing and just been prescribed aa is it safe to take it but I...

Donna03

•4 years ago

8 Replies

Getting osteoporosis at a young age

Hi just found out I have osteoporosis after fracturing 5 vertebrae and having a dexa scan is it unusual to get it at 45 is anyone else in this boat

Hi just found out I have osteoporosis after fracturing 5 vertebrae and having a ...

Donna03

•4 years ago

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Stopping Prolia

Has anyone stopped Prolia & not taken any other meds & have had no vertebrae fractures? What is the percentage of people that do get the vertebrae fractures?...

Has anyone stopped Prolia & not taken any other meds & have had no vertebrae fra...

Inyh

•4 years ago

13 Replies

Looking to talk to people with osteoporosis after breast cancer treatment

We’re looking to talk to someone who developed osteoporosis after treatment for breast cancer, for some potential upcoming media work to raise awareness of...

We’re looking to talk to someone who developed osteoporosis after treatment for ...

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Infusions of Osteoporosis Medication

I have had a dexa scan which has shown up Osteoporosis and as I have had difficulties with Alendronic Acid tablets in the past, I think the endocrinologist...

I have had a dexa scan which has shown up Osteoporosis and as I have had difficu...

Musicl

•4 years ago

25 Replies

Oestrogen

Recently listened to a pod cast by Louise newson, about the advantages of oestrogen. Especially for bone health and dementia. She recommends women continue to...

Recently listened to a pod cast by Louise newson, about the advantages of oestro...

Glasgow22

•4 years ago

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Need Advice re taking Boniva again

Took Boniva for 2 years and condition worsened to spine dexa -5.3 and hip -3.5. Prescribed Tymlos but $700./month was excessive. Now MD wants me on Boniva...

Took Boniva for 2 years and condition worsened to spine dexa -5.3 and hip -3.5. ...

lilita

•4 years ago

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Parathyroid Hormone Treatment for Osteoporosis

I have quite severe osteoporosis and the hospital consultant has recommended I start a 2 year course of daily Teriparatide injections, which I understand is...

I have quite severe osteoporosis and the hospital consultant has recommended I s...

Snowybear

•4 years ago

12 Replies

will I be offered another dexa scan as I have stopped taking bisphosphonates because of side effects? any advice on strontium citrate pls

I have a telephone consultation with dr to review my medication. I have not notified dr that I had stopped taking bisphosphonates a few months ago because of...

I have a telephone consultation with dr to review my medication. I have not not...

karmel

•4 years ago

52 Replies

Good article just posted on the PMR/GCA forum about Prolia and why it is problematic to stop.

https://saveourbones.com/scientists-discover-why-stopping-prolia-increases-risk-of-fracture/?ck_subscriber_id=1149349684&utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&

https://saveourbones.com/scientists-discover-why-stopping-prolia-increases-risk-...

fmkkm

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Gabapentin

I've just discovered that Gabapentin can contribute to bone thinning. I was prescribed Gabapentin years ago for sciatica, at that time I was also prescribed...

I've just discovered that Gabapentin can contribute to bone thinning. I was pre...

Teresa1905

•4 years ago

18 Replies

Should I still take k2 .

I have stopped taking extra calcium as I have enough in my diet.

Glasgow22

•4 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for April 2021

Alendronic Acid

Advice about Alendronic Acid

Weight training and osteoporosis

Prolia

Osteoporosis in spine

New member, recently started on Alendronic Acid 70mg

What are your thoughts on this?

If you need dental work is it safe to use aa

Getting osteoporosis at a young age

Stopping Prolia

Looking to talk to people with osteoporosis after breast cancer treatment

Infusions of Osteoporosis Medication

Oestrogen

Need Advice re taking Boniva again

Parathyroid Hormone Treatment for Osteoporosis

will I be offered another dexa scan as I have stopped taking bisphosphonates because of side effects? any advice on strontium citrate pls

Good article just posted on the PMR/GCA forum about Prolia and why it is problematic to stop.

Gabapentin

Should I still take k2 .

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