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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.

posted August 5, 2019
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Hi Betty I was on Fosamax from 37 yrs old until 69.
I had multiple wedge fractures in my spine wrist fractured in 4 places and my upper & lower jaw was riddled with Osteoporosis.
An endocrinologist changed me across to Prolia needles twice yearly .
After 11 years and 22needles my last DEXA showed my Osteoblast ( bone) growth had improved and moved me out of the Osteoporatic area to Osteopenia!!
That is a huge improvement after battling this insidious condition for so many years.

posted January 3, 2023
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I took Fosamax and had an upper thigh break. The surgeon blamed it on the Fosamax. I now am taking Forteo injections every night for the next two years in hopes of (1) no more broken bones, and (2) strengthening my bones. We shall see how well it works.

posted November 5, 2021
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I am taking bonu-up also
Mybone density test was worse in my spine
Will seek. a second opinion From an endocronologist
I excersize a lot, strengh
And mobility, weights and walking
Will have to concentrate on stretches i guess
I do eat a lot of dark green veggies
Cut back on coffee and cocktails

posted August 26, 2019
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I also take VitK2mk7 as it helps to move the calcium out of your blood and into your bones. I also take magnesium, cod liver oil capsules, marine collagen and boron. I get them from a very reliable UK company.
You have to do your own research with this condition!
Exercise is very important. I do a Zoom exercise class, Zoom Pilates, other exercises and once a week hydrotherapy in a lovely warm therapy pool.
I also do a 20- 30 minute walk nearly every day.

posted April 4, 2021
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thanks, it is frustrating when you think you are doing all the right stuff to stay healthy. I am seeing an endocrinologist soon. Trying the exercise program specific to bones. As much as I don't want to do the meds I am weighing both sides. I also don't want to end up with lots of fractures I could have avoided. It is a real "Catch 22."

posted August 9, 2019

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