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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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dgn58
dgn58
I want to take Boniva. I heard this med could cause heart problems.

Any suggestions on any meds that anybody might be taking that seems to work well ?

Thanks
nanny1611
nanny1611
Don't know anything about Boniva, because I never tried it. One of my doctors prescribed once-a-month Actonel, but I had terrible side effects. Another doctor told me that Actonel, Fosamax, and Boniva are in the same family, so she didn't want to put me on the others. Instead, she told me to take calcium, magnesium, vitamin d3, and vitamin k2 each morning; and then to take strontium citrate each evening. I have done that for 3-1/2 years with no problems, and my recent Dexa showed good improvement in my bones. Here is a website that I began using since my difficult time with Actonel. The link will take you directly to the Boniva page. Best wishes to you.
http://www.askapatient.com/viewrating.asp?drug=21455&name=BONIVA
oceangypsy
oceangypsy
I took Boniva for 18 months while on Prednisone. At the end I had a Dexa scan which showed significant bone loss in my hips and back.. Granted prednisone can cause that but I would have thought the Boniva would have counteracted it. I assum you are showing bone loss now. I believe I would try the natural route that nanny mentioned. If I had a do-over I know that's what I would do. I do take everything she is on with the exception of the strontium citrate. Reason being, I am now on Forteo shots daily for my bones. Good luck with whatever you decide to go with.
dgn58
dgn58
Thank You
JoyWin
JoyWin
All medications have side effects. If you read about them enough you may find every little ache or pain is attributed to the pills. Stontium also has some quite sacrey things written about it if you research it.
I tried Denosumab(Prolia) but didn't help so now on Actonel, does have side effects but am willing to wait to see if bones improve. What's the choice, broken hip and possible disability or death? Or try the medication for a year and see what happens. My only concerns are fatigue and heart rate (I have AF)
nanny1611
nanny1611
@JoyWin
Welcome to the osteoporosis forum of Daily Strength. I hope you do well on the Boniva and that it doesn't affect your AFib. Best wishes to you.
missd12932
missd12932
JoyWin there is a good site on here on Afib. Which I also have.
Before I start any med I read all I can about it. My doc is real good about using natural things if he is sure it might help me.