As predicted following several years on prednisone, my most recent DEXA shows that I now have osteoporosis. There appear to be a variety of treatment options - different meds and different administrations (oral, injection) - which I will discuss with my nephrologist. If you are being treated for osteoporosis, would you please tell me which med you take and your experience in terms of side effects. Thanks!
have you been treated for osteoporosis? - Kidney Transplant
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Hi, I've been on alendronate once a week for a couple years. No known side effect so far. I had my transplant in 2018 and my dr. took me off prednisone before the end of that year. Even so, I developed osteoporosis (I also have parathyroid issues).
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I have been taking alendronate (Fosamax) once a week. I have no side effects and does not affect my kidney function. I have been taking it for over 2 years.
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