Do any of you suffer with osteoporosis ?

[lynbw]

The specialist gave me tablets to try but i had awful stomach pain . i am going to have an infusion tomorrow and wondered if any one has had to have it this way , i would be grateful for any help thank you LYN

[Amherst]

Yes I have had the annual infusions - much better than tablets. I had no side effects. I don't know as yet whether or not it has helped my bone density but certainly years on tablets didn't!

Good luck!

AM

[judyt]

7 years on tablets and I still need medicating for osteoporosis so this year I opted for the infusion. Except for the pain of the cost I have had no side effects and will do it again for as long as it is advised.

[Serendipity16]

Hi

My mum has had the infusions and her bone density improved after her last annual one they said to come back in 2 years. Hope it works for you

[sylviagreenhalgh]

my friend could not get on with the tablets and now has injections every 6 months which she tolerates well all the best

[lynbw]

Thank you for your replies i have had the infusion this morning no problem with it .. i was diagnosed with sever osteoporosis this year as i have compression fracture in my spine L1and t8 .also broken rib i am very happy to say i wont need another one for a year really happy with that LYN

[livinginpain]

I have been diagnosed with moderate osteopenia, I was never given anything for it. It was discussed but that is all.

[graygirl1]

Hi Lyn. I do not suffer with osteoporosis and do not know the medications given to treat it. However, I have awful osteoarthritis of all major and minor joints plus degeneration of the lower spine. I have to take strong pain relieving tablets and prescribed omeprazole to protect the stomach.

I am not familiar with the infusion of which you speak but I am sending you my best wishes for a speedy improvement of your health following the procedure.

Graygirl1

[lynbw in reply to graygirl1]

Hi Graygirl 1.Thank you for your reply ,i also have bad osteoarthritis in most of my joints so i feel for you . i am on a number of treatments because of the scleroderma but the tablet i had taken caused a lot of pain i am pleased that i won't have an infusion for a year .i also send you many thanks for your reply take care best wishes Lyn

[Gnomes200]

Have only had two infusions of Prolia, 6 months apart. Was wondering if that had anything to do with the first appearance of the "thickened skin" on my knuckles...could it be scleroderma?