Shopoholics: One Day At A Time (Wednesday Sept. 2,... - Page 4

Bird mama · ‎03-12-2010

I thought it was you Marijane, then Kathleen mentioned new boots and I got confused. LOL

There are many elements: wind, fire, water
But none quite like the element of surprise

LindaLatte · ‎03-13-2010

I am currently having an injection twice a year, Bernie. I have always been a good candidate for osteoporosis (thin, pale, small boned, etc.), and I started taking medication soon after I went into menopause.

I started with the hormones, eventually freaked out, and then switched to various oral medicines. I took most of them once a week. Anyway, for years I had osteopenia, and then a few years back, they said I had osteoporosis. I took the medicine (I also take a calcium, vitamin D, and exercise, etc.), and after a while, they said I was back to osteopenia. Since I was a bit freaked out about taking the medicine, I asked if I could try just taking calcium with vitamin D, exercising, etc., and the doctor said okay. That lasted for several years (3-4, I think.) So, I was terribly disappointed last August when the doctor said I had osteoporosis. He said his Mom took this injectable drug, and it worked for her. So, I agreed to take it. I also bumped up the exercise and calcium/vitamin D, etc. I don't know how long they will want me to be on this medicine, but I figure at least a couple of years. It is quite expensive ($2,000 plus per shot), but the combination of Medicare and my insurance (Blue Cross/Blue Shield) covers the entire amount. Sorry for the long story.

All drugs have adverse effects, and I would love it if I could do without the medicine and not have bone problems, but I'm just not sure that will happen.