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How Long Before I Notice My Meds Are Working..?. I'm On Actonal.
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I have been on Actonel (Risedronate) for the past two and a half years and have achieved outstanding results particularly in my spine. I take it once a week on a Sunday but have found if I bend over… read more

Why Are The Side Affects Of These Medications So Scary
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I have just been prescribed Actonel and after reading about the side affects I am afraid to take it causes esophageal cancer. eventually causes fractures life expectancy after commencing taking is 15 years all seems rather drastic to me

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Hi I have been doing Osteostrong for about a year now and I have reversed osteoporosis back to osteopinia I have not taken any of the prescribed drugs for osteoporosis I do take calcium and vitamin D… read more

Osteopenia. Exercise Program In Lieu Of Prolia. Does It Work?
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I have osteopenia and was prescribed Prolia. Decided to seek another opinion and referred to an exercise physiologist. Undertaking exercise program In an attempt to stop progression. Has anyone else tried this and how successful was it?

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Yes, Lorraine, i did. I was diagnosed with osteopenia and immediately increased my daily walking which is obviously a weight bearing exercise. The result of my next DEXA scan was normal. Really.

I Would Like To Ask If Anyone Who Is On Prolia That's The 6 Monthly Injection. Has Anyone Had Side Effects Eg Memory Loss Since Being On It
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I took two round of Prolia. Very bad side effects for me. Had to quit. Made my cholesterol sky high, messed up my skin so badly I had to see a dermatologist and get prescription meds. Made my back and… read more

Have Any One Had A Reaction To Prolia Injection
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I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis after presenting to Gp with mild upper back pain
Had Prolia injection two weeks ago and within 24 hours developed flu like symptoms and then lower back pain like I had a broken back. GP gave me codeine pain relief but after a week still really unable to move freely or sleep I am desperately wanting answers but GP unavailable until next week. I am a 73 year old Woman who is normally active and social. Now I feel like an invalid without the… read more

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Are you still on Prolia, Pam?

Side Effects Of Evenity?
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Hi everyone. My Dr. is recommending Evenity; has anyone been on it? and if so, any side effects? Also did it help you? thanks.

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So I didn’t proceed with Evenity. I have been on Actonel (Risedronate) for the past two and a half years and have achieved outstanding results particularly in my spine. I take it once a week on a… read more

I Am Afraid To Take Medicine For This, 1 Pill A Day Please Help. Taking Nothing
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Hi Kelly, I'm the same. Not sure whether I should take something or not? The Dr wants to put me on Prolia but I'm not ready to take the plunge. I am 58. I think I need to hear a lot more positive… read more

Has Anyone Developed Severe Oral Issues Using Actonel And Prolia Injections
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I've been using actonel for osteoporosis for 16 years and than Prolia injections for 4 years and during that time i have lost 20 teeth in total and developed osteocronosis of the jaw. Is this common?

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Wow...that doesn't sound good!! I'd like to keep my teeth and I already have chronic pain (had 2 back surgeries in last 20 years)...all these remedies for osteoporosis sound like the side effects are… read more

I’ve Been Taking Actonel Dr To Help But I’m Having Lots Of Bone And Muscle Pain…are There Other Medications That I Could Switch To?
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have you tried doing simple stretching exercises I do armchair yoga and use dr hos pain relieve therapy which these really help with pain

Has Anyone Had Any Experience With Actonel,, Side Effects, I’d Like To Hear Your Good Stories And Your Bad. Tx In Advance 💕
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