What is Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis is a disease of bone in which bone mineral density (BMD) is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bon...
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Hi, my name is Jen and I'm brand new here. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at 43 when I was hospitalized for another problem (I'm 46 now).
I have been taking Actonel for 2 1/2 years now along with calcium (plus D) supplements. No bad side effects except for heartburn, but I had heartburn before I started Actonel, it just got a little worse while on Actonel. My doctor took a height measurement on me and found out I have shrunk 1 inch since my diagnosis. He ordered a DEXA scan, then I was called in to do a repeat scan, and the tech were running around asking each other questions. They also kept asking me if I was wearing any metal of any sort, I wasn't, I know that interferes with the scan (I am worried they seen something on the scan). I guess my question is, what drugs do they give you IF your osteoporosis has gotten worse? Do current fractures show up on the DEXA scan? Sorry if this was long-winded. I had a lot of questions and I'm a bit worried. Thanks, Jen Posted on 10/01/09, 03:10 pm |
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I was diagnosed a year ago so Im fairly new to this as well.
I would think that if you have got worse they will change the meds. I dont think a dexa scan shows up fractures. Sorry I cant tell you any more,I hope the scan shows that your condition has improved. 
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I found out that my bone density got a little worse, meaning the Actonel may not be helping me. So my doc decided we are going to do a repeat bone density test in one year to see where I'm at.
He said if it gets worse at that time, he might refer me to an endocrinologist or a rhematologist .
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I see an endocrinologist for my osteoporosis and am on yearly IV Reclast because the monthly oral meds weren't helping.
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