I had PMR from 2016-2019. Took Alendronic Acic for about 6 weeks but stopped because it was affecting my throat. Had bone density scan around 2017 which showed some osteoporosis and some osteopenia (record has been lost due to GP/house move). I was offered an Infusion of AA which I had in 2017/2018. Slowly reduced pred and stopped in September 2019.
In February 2020 I had further 3 year bone scan which looked about the same to me (I had a paper copy of 2017 scan).
In 2023 I started with pain in my arms which I suspected was PMR. Didn’t show on blood test but didn’t show previously. Started pred in May 2023, 10 days 20mg, 7 days 15mg, 2 weeks 10mg and then DSNS reduction and I am now on .5mg.
No Alendronic Acid since infusion in 2017/2018. Just one Adcal-D3 chewable tablet plus K2 Mk-7 vitamin which I read helped absorb the calcium and take it to the correct place.
In November 2023 I had 3 year bone scan which showed deterioration.
AP Spine( L1-L4). T-score 2023 -2.8 2020 -2.6
Total hip (left) 2023 -2.0. 2020 -1.9
I read recently that PMR Pro takes 4000IU Vitamin D3 and calcium. My question is - Adcal-D3 has vitamin D3 400 IU which would make it 4,400 IU D3 per day. Is this amount ok to take? Should I stop taking Adcal and find a another source of Calcium, if so which is best?
I am 75, quite active - walking 3-6 miles per day including hill walking, gardening etc. Balance a bit off so I am thinking of taking a course of Tai Chi to help.
Sorry this is so long.
Any suggestions or information appreciated.