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That's a really thoughtful question, and it's great that you're already thinking ahead to your endocrinologist appointment. The concern about bisphosphonates potentially affecting anabolic medications is something worth discussing with your doctors.

Here's what's generally understood:

- Bisphosphonates like Fosamax work by Show Full Answer

That's a really thoughtful question, and it's great that you're already thinking ahead to your endocrinologist appointment. The concern about bisphosphonates potentially affecting anabolic medications is something worth discussing with your doctors.

Here's what's generally understood:

- Bisphosphonates like Fosamax work by slowing bone breakdown
- Anabolic medications work by stimulating new bone growth
- Some research has suggested that prior bisphosphonate use *may* reduce the initial response to certain anabolic therapies, though the bone-building effects are still present

The good news is that a short 4-month course of Fosamax is unlikely to significantly impact future anabolic treatment compared to years of use. A MyOsteoTeam member shared a similar experience of needing to decide quickly on a medication while waiting for specialist care, which can feel overwhelming.

The most important step is to write down this specific concern and bring it to your endocrinologist appointment. Your endo can weigh your fracture history against treatment sequencing options.

In the meantime, don't stop or avoid Fosamax without consulting your primary care doctor first — protecting your bones now matters too.

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