I've been on Fosamax for probably 30 years due to severe osteoporosis....I have a lot of extra illnesses. I've broken a few things, but all in all the big breaks have been protected. My bone density is in the lower percentile and a fall could really harm me.
I also have two different types of epilepsy (black out from them, but are controlled by meds), so falls can and do happen.
My internist now tells me that I have to take a vacation from Fosamax (taken in pill form once/wk.) in April. Her recommendation: A shot of Prolia which lasts for 6 mos. or a year, I forget. All of the other meds are in the same category....except that if you start Prolia you're on it for life. All, including Fosamax have the added risk of a fractured thigh bone.
Has anyone been on any of the drugs that are different than Fosamax (that was the first discovered)? I personally know two people who had bad reactions to Prolia....severe pain being one of them. I deal with a lot of pain as it is, and really don't want more. I have FM and their problems sounded like FM on steroids.
Any suggestions or input would be most appreciated. For me this is serious business. I hope you're never a victim of our friend, osteoporosis. Yours, Lenora
I also have two different types of epilepsy (black out from them, but are controlled by meds), so falls can and do happen.
My internist now tells me that I have to take a vacation from Fosamax (taken in pill form once/wk.) in April. Her recommendation: A shot of Prolia which lasts for 6 mos. or a year, I forget. All of the other meds are in the same category....except that if you start Prolia you're on it for life. All, including Fosamax have the added risk of a fractured thigh bone.
Has anyone been on any of the drugs that are different than Fosamax (that was the first discovered)? I personally know two people who had bad reactions to Prolia....severe pain being one of them. I deal with a lot of pain as it is, and really don't want more. I have FM and their problems sounded like FM on steroids.
Any suggestions or input would be most appreciated. For me this is serious business. I hope you're never a victim of our friend, osteoporosis. Yours, Lenora