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Bone Density scan due today.

qualitygal — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:40:47 GMT

I really don't want to mess with this. I guess the most I'd be told afterwards is, keep taking the calcium. What a waste that would seem like to me. I can't take those meds I had to once upon a time. Never was so sick, as to having to take those and I refuse to go on that again. My body says no to that. Think it was called Fosomax. Somthing like that.

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candys mine — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:12:32 GMT

@qualitygal the Scan itself is easy. Is this the First scan after finishing the meds? The scan will show if there is any regression in the level on the ostio scale by having used those meds.

At least, after all you went through, you'll know if it did any good.

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Flying Dove — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:41:57 GMT

After receiving a total of 3 Reclast Infusions (over a period of time), my last bone density scan revealed that I no longer have osteoprosis and my bones have progressed to osteopenia. Both my doctor and I are very pleased with the results. I'm now doing exercises (walking more, lifting weights, etc.) and who knows, maybe I can even get rid of the osteopenia. Nevertheless, it was a geat relief to know that I no longer have osteoporosis. Wishhing yuu the very best.

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grandma2pkmh — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:46:45 GMT

@qualitygal I agree about the Fosamax. Never had such acid reflux. I took it for about a month until everything I had to eat or drink came back up into my throat and burned like heck until I said enough. no more! My Rheumatologist said that is an unusual side effect.

I had my test last month and you are right, more calcium and D3.

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piperbay — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:53:55 GMT

@qualitygal I I think you will find the video from Dr. Eric Berg on YT entitled "

"Osteoporosis is not a calcium problem". I would do research on my own.. Another source of info is better bones dot com.

For me, taking those drugs would not be an option, good luck.

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haddon9 — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:27:57 GMT

There is a lot of good information out there regarding osteoporosis. Vitamin D3 ( along with K2) and resistance training are good for strengthening bones.

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Ainhisg — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 12:50:05 GMT

@haddon9 wrote:
There is a lot of good information out there regarding osteoporosis. Vitamin D3 ( along with K2) and resistance training are good for strengthening bones.

What @haddon9 said. At 62, my bone scans are still normal, but I take calcium, D3, K2, and do weight bearing exercise to hopefully prevent or slow down the development of osteopenia. (My mother had osteoporosis.) My PCP told me how much calcium, D3, and K2 to take. Thank goodness she stays abreast of the latest research.

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We rescue cats — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:01:20 GMT

Had mine done in November. A friend had to give up the Fosamax because it nearly put her in a wheelchair from the pain it caused. Quite choice to make.

Heading to a mammogram shortly, cold but no pain. Hope they are warming up the rooms!

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SouthernBee — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:30:43 GMT

@qualitygal : Totally agree and understand. I had so many issues with the medications and calcium. I was told that I had a major " head problem" , I said no.

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juanitalinda — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 13:42:48 GMT

@qualitygal

Good luck on your test.

And if the Dexa shows bad osteoporosis, keep in mind that there are much better meds out there than Fosamax. As someone else said, Reclast is a yearly infusion (no heartburn) that shows great results in most people.

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Pecky — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:10:49 GMT

I do take calcium and do weight bearing exercises and my scans thankfully have been good. A have a few friends that took Fosamax and had issues with it burning.

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Shelbelle — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:31:29 GMT

Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel were the first drugs for osteroprosis, very very old !!! I would not take any of them. The scan is nothing, lie down on a table and a scanner goes over your head. I take the combo of calcium, K2, magnesium, and D3 for over 20 years, my scans are good, I am now 72

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Effie54 — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 20:02:13 GMT

@grandma2pkmh wrote:
@qualitygal I agree about the Fosamax. Never had such acid reflux. I took it for about a month until everything I had to eat or drink came back up into my throat and burned like heck until I said enough. no more! My Rheumatologist said that is an unusual side effect.
I had my test last month and you are right, more calcium and D3.

@grandma2pkmh I took Actonel for over a year....until it caused reflux and ulcers. I now have reflux forever from it. My physician said it was a very common side-effect. Ugh...it never increased my bone density either. I'm going the naturopathic route from now on.

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Dazlin — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 22:53:39 GMT

@qualitygal ...I stopped doing the bone density scans a few years ago. I do have osteoporosis. My drs now agree, if I'm not going to take meds, then I don't have to do the scans. If there's a new problematic issue, then, of course I'll look I into it. I do otherwise agree, it's a waste.

The meds gave me aches, and rashes, and also I have my own feelings with what the meds actually do to our bones. I have resorted to drinking bone broth awhile back. ( I made myself) and or calcium supplements. I haven't taken either for some time...im just being lazy with my health. Some dark veggies are good too. My Dr encouraged walking too.