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Fosamax: What Have Your Experiences With This Drug Been? Positive Or Negative?
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My mother took Fosamax for over 8 years and still broke her hip. I have friends who have tried the shots and still broken bones. What have you found the most effective treatment for osteoporosis? I am also trying the exercise program by Margaret Martin. I already exercise daily and this helps me focus on a program particular to osteoporosis; including tips on what not to do. I have also heard that your diet is also a factor? Has anyone found this to be true? Thanks so much.

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I was put on Fosamax by Kaiser for 12 years. i developed GIRD. I kept telling them that my stomach was bad, and I had trouble eating. They would not listen. Finally, they took me off and I have had… read more

Has Forteo Helped Anyone With Building Bones And Relieving Back Pain From Fractures? If It Doesn’t Help After 1 Year, Why Continue?
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Thank you for the tip. I think my parathyroids were checked last year, but I will certainly follow up with my doctor.

I Have Experience Side Effects From Prolia Muscle/joint Pain Arms/legs.Is There Another Medication That Does Not Cause These Side Effects?
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Side effects very painful 😒

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Didn’t know that prolia maintains bones.. hopefully find out more when I speak to osteoporosis nurse….I do hope your bone density improves…..take care wendy 🙏

Has Anyone Treated Their Osteoporosis With Supplements Only, No Rx Drugs? I Am Using Calcium Citrate, Some Exercise And Dairy.
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Thanks London for your information I am still looking into everything as I have not long been in out of hospital again x

Has Anyone Taken Prolia? If So Did You Experience Any Side Affects?
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I also take vitamin D, just one 2000. I walk daily and take a mild yoga class 2xs a week. I took Actonel for 20 years and never got better. In Aug 2023 they found I had a tumor on my parathroid. Had… read more

I Recently Started Taking AlgaeCal, After Hearing Many Good Reports About It. I Would Like To Hear Others Experiences With AlgaeCal
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Yes, they like to push you to meds right away - My endocrinologist said it was highly unlikely that I would be able to replace bone density and was pushing for the RX - but... I did succeed without… read more

How Did You Choose Your Treatment?
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I went against my endo's recommendation and choose what I thought to be the least invasive drug with the fewest side effects after I was unable to take Fosamax. I am currently taking Evista, Ca and Vit D but I am scheduled for my second bone scan. I am hoping to have made progress but my doctor is not hopeful. He wants me to choose between Forteo and Tymlos. He says I am not building bone and these are the best options for this issue. I don't want to take any of these drugs because of all the… read more

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We are all struggling with our efforts to improve o one density!

Personally I believe it’s important for us to exercise daily and I walk around the Maroochydore area every day when it’s possible to… read more

Does Anyone Have Any Comments On The Effectiveness And Safety Of Taking Strontium Citrate?
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I was on strontium for 3 years no side effects but little progress am now on yearly infusions of zolendri c. Have got 2 more infusions to have missed onebecause it affected my kidneys they soon went… read more

Reclast Side Effects?
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I had chills that were unreal, some vomiting, felt very weak like I would easily black out, fatigue overall I was MISERABLE and scared for 24 hours. I felt somewhat disoriented. I am really hesitant to try again. Others?

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I've been taking Reclast for a year and a half. I've had two infusions. No side effects at all. I'll be getting my next dexa in January so I'll know how well it's working. The only issue with it is… read more

How Often Is Recommended For A Bone Density Scan
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I asked my doctor this week to be referred to have a bone density scan. She said no as I’m taking medication for my bones so there is no need for the scan, I’m on Risedronate sodium tablet once a week have been for many years. I’ve only ever had one of these scans when I got diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Can anyone tell me how often do you have a bone density scan, or where can I get the information on this please xxx

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Wow That’s some run around you have had, all that stress and pain really must have been very exhausting for you. I’m glad that you are finally getting the hip replacement hope it all goes well for… read more