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My rheumatology upset me when he saw my DEXA scan told me to take FORTEO?He said I was going to break my hip or back.

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I am 78 years old and I appreciate your replies. I am doing now nothing about my osteoporosis. I have decided to take my chances. In the past I did have two vertebral fractures. My DEXA scan is very poor because I stopped taking probably are due to the pandemic and other decisions not to take such a strong medication.My daughter is upset with me and warned me that I could wind up in a wheelchair. I am exercising and going to physical therapy twice a week. I walk every day. And I try to eat well but I’m a little person with thin bones. Petite very petite. Iweighed under 100 pounds. The rheumatologist never told me that I would lose bone if I take stop taking the Priola. I would’ve never gone on it if I knew that.

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KidneyCoach

Prolia has far too many negative side effects per consumers and big Pharma. Before proceeding do lots of research, it could save your life. Blessings

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Cclair

I just finished 2 years of Forteo. I had no side effects and impressive gains on my bone density tests. I felt stronger as the months passed. That makes sense as my spine improved significantly. Hope you decide to move forward and take advantage of this medication!

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Charlottejoan in reply toCclair

What medicine will you now take after that you’re finished with Forteo?

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HeronNS in reply toCclair

Teriparatide should also be followed up with a bisphosphonate to "lock in" the improvement. And as with Prolia there are things you can do for yourself, non-medicated: healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

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Charlottejoan

Will you go on Prolia?

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HeronNS

It is advisable to take a bisphosphonate if you discontinue Prolia to help avoid the rebound osteoporosis.

Not a substitute, but something you can add to whatever medical route you go, and continue when you are off medication altogether:

healthunlocked.com/pmrgcauk...

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