Osteoporosis Support Group

Osteoporosis is a disease of bone in which bone mineral density is reduced, bone microarchitecture is disrupted, and the amount and variety of non-collagenous proteins in bone is changed. It is estimated that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 worldwide have osteoporosis. It is responsible for millions of fractures annually, mostly involving the lumbar...

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Philo52 01/09/2013

My doctor's office called today following a density scan yesterday. He wants me to start on either Fosamax or Boniva depending on my insurance's formulary. I've noticed my left hip has worsened and I'm now experiencing a bit of pain.

I had started off with a quarterly Boniva injectable received at the Dr's office. It seems it was taken off the market so I've not had it in about 6 months. Now I need to go to an oral med. Would like the ability to go with a generic due to pricing.

Any suggestions? Experiences good or bad?
Any information is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Phil

nanny1611 01/09/2013

I tried once-a-month Actonel--just one time. I was very careful to take it according to directions. Side effects started 2 hours after ingesting it, and lasted 4 weeks. My experience was bad. I started going to a new doctor shortly after this. My new doctor told me that Actonel, Fosamax, and Boniva were in the same family of meds, so she told me to take a supplement called strontium citrate. The one I use is Strontium Bone Maker from Doctors Best.

I hope you make the right decision for you and your health. Best wishes to you.

nanny1611 01/09/2013

On the flip side, I know someone who has been on Fosamax for years with no problems. We're each different. Again, I hope you find the right med for you.

Philo52 01/10/2013

Thank you for the feedback.

Apparently Fosamax doses aren't as strong since they're distributed over a month. My Dr doesn't seem to have a preference he just wants me to start asap.

I've been taking calcium 500+D twice daily for some time and will be continuing.

I may be able to take additional minerals though I don't know about strontium citrate. I'll ask my docs. I'm a transplant recipient so anything, even supplements must be cleared by them.

Thanks!
Philo

Philo52 01/10/2013

Thank you for the info Shadow. This is why I LOVE DS!

I'll definitely check into K2.
I should be able to take things such as minerals. I just need to steer clear of anything that might boost my immune system or interfere with the antirejection meds.
Will let you know how it goes.
Thanks!

Trissa01 04/25/2013

You are very wise to clear everything with your medical team first!
I'm on daily 10mg of fosomax, just started recently so too soon to know anything.

mzizgayle 04/26/2013

Totally bored at work so I came to visit other DS groups (I basically reside in the diabetes group)

My bone density test finally after years of getting slowly worse or not changing finally showed a great improvement except for my femorol neck in my hips, that did change for the worse a bit. But anyhoo I am on the generic version of Fosamax since my medicare supplement policy wanted to charge an arm and leg for Actonel that I had been on for a couple of years

So I guess with the improvement my doctor credits the Fosamax. Of course I was doing the extra calcium, exercises etc all along

MAK1AH 08/08/2013

http://www.naturalnews.com/041543_Fosamax_osteoporosis_drug_Merck.html

Alert regarding FOSAMAX.

Cheers!

KyleesNan 08/15/2013

Prolia is the new wonder drug for Osteoporosis. They washed out all the bad stuff. It's a little injection under the skin twice a year.

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