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Has Anyone Being Taken Prolea Injections For More Than 5 Yeard

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Galway, NY

Reason why I ask this question is on account of fact that my doctor has put me on it for last year. I have decided to discontinue taking it. Am I right?

May 29, 2019
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Members shared mixed experiences with Prolia injections, with some reporting excellent bone density improvements during treatment but facing... Read more

Members shared mixed experiences with Prolia injections, with some reporting excellent bone density improvements during treatment but facing complications after stopping, including one member whose four vertebrae collapsed within six months of discontinuation. Several members described being advised by doctors to limit Prolia use to two to five years before transitioning to alternatives like Fosamax, though experiences with those alternatives varied widely. A recurring theme was the importance of natural bone-strengthening strategies, with members recommending plant-based calcium supplements, prunes rich in boron, hemp and flax seeds, weight-bearing exercises, and careful research before making any treatment decisions.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I took it for my first two years after a diagnosis of osteoporosis. I felt great and hated to go off of it. My endocrinologist said I could have it again later, but she would t keep me on it. I now take Fosomax
And am
Having many more issues. I do t know if it’s coincidence or lack of Prolia.

June 2, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Yes! I take a plant based calcium by Garden of Life, which has D3, K2 and a small amount of magnesium included. Plant based is important to avoid the calcium from settling in your soft tissue, including the heart. Other calcium is made from ground rocks. Yuck. I take additional magnesium, and eat 2 or 3 prunes a day. The prunes are very high in Boron, which is also needed to absorb calcium, and it has the added bonus of preventing constipation from the calcium. I try to buy only organic everything, including the prunes, but they are hard to find. If u can’t find organic, buy Sunsweet D’Noir - they are the only ones I find with no preservatives. I believe our food should be our medicine. No pharmaceutical poisons for me. I’ve also started doing weight bearing exercises.

June 23, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I took Prolia shots every 6 no for 7 years. My Dr took me off because bone increase was fabulous. Within six months 4 vertebra collasped. Terrible pain. Still no answers. I wanted to go back on. Rheumatologist said NO.

June 14, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I did not have any side effect. My sister took prolea for 3 years and had at that time 14% improvement. She then went off it for a year and 3 months and lost 11 of the 14% improvement. Which overall over 4 years she had 3% improvement. Her calcium chew tabs may have been the reason for the 3%" improvement.

May 30, 2019
A MyOsteoTeam Member

What side effects did you have

May 29, 2019

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