Osteoporosis drugs
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owhynot
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back in 2019 I was told I had osteoporosis. The doctor wanted me to take fosamax. I had 3 health care providers tell me not to take it - I didn't and this was before I was told to stay away from it. The max you should be on it is 5 years. It might help your bones but could ruin your jaw bone.
I have osteopenia for years and this is with me working out forever. I do take a supplement Strontium which I think is helping. I'm getting a dexa next month. The last one I had 3 yrs showed I had osteopenia so who knows if I really had osteoporosis.
I have osteopenia for years and this is with me working out forever. I do take a supplement Strontium which I think is helping. I'm getting a dexa next month. The last one I had 3 yrs showed I had osteopenia so who knows if I really had osteoporosis.
Lady Vol Fan
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It does make you wonder whether the osteopenia isn't just something we have to deal with as we age because threshold for dx is so easy to meet.
Lady Vol Fan
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They do NOT adequately warn of the side effects with fosamax, etc.
Lady Vol Fan
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I'm not sure those conversations have ever occurred between me and my dentist...and would think that's the case for other women who would not receive those warnings either.
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nickisteen
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I have osteopenia and took Boniva for a few years and then doctor said I couldn't take it any longer - 2 years max. Boniva is no longer prescribed and was taken off the market in 2023. I didn't have any trouble with it. Haven't taken anything since and that was about 10 years ago. Really don't want to take any chemicals and would rather have supplements.
nickisteen
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Have you had a good experience with Dr. Strums? Maybe I'll try that.
My PCM said that osteopenia is normal for post menopausal women. I continue to take a calcium supplement and eat more dairy . I had two coworkers who took Fosamax. One had to discontinue quickly because of pain, the other broke her femur just by walking. Femur breakage is actually a side of Fosamax.