Fosamax: What Have Your Experiences With This Drug Been? Positive Or Negative?
My mother took Fosamax for over 8 years and still broke her hip. I have friends who have tried the shots and still broken bones. What have you found the most effective treatment for osteoporosis? I am also trying the exercise program by Margaret Martin. I already exercise daily and this helps me focus on a program particular to osteoporosis; including tips on what not to do. I have also heard that your diet is also a factor? Has anyone found this to be true? Thanks so much.
Hi Betty I was on Fosamax from 37 yrs old until 69.
I had multiple wedge fractures in my spine wrist fractured in 4 places and my upper & lower jaw was riddled with Osteoporosis.
An endocrinologist changed me across to Prolia needles twice yearly .
After 11 years and 22needles my last DEXA showed my Osteoblast ( bone) growth had improved and moved me out of the Osteoporatic area to Osteopenia!!
That is a huge improvement after battling this insidious condition for so many years.
I am taking bonu-up also
Mybone density test was worse in my spine
Will seek. a second opinion From an endocronologist
I excersize a lot, strengh
And mobility, weights and walking
Will have to concentrate on stretches i guess
I do eat a lot of dark green veggies
Cut back on coffee and cocktails
I also take VitK2mk7 as it helps to move the calcium out of your blood and into your bones. I also take magnesium, cod liver oil capsules, marine collagen and boron. I get them from a very reliable UK company.
You have to do your own research with this condition!
Exercise is very important. I do a Zoom exercise class, Zoom Pilates, other exercises and once a week hydrotherapy in a lovely warm therapy pool.
I also do a 20- 30 minute walk nearly every day.
Thanks, it is frustrating when you think you are doing all the right stuff to stay healthy. I am seeing an endocrinologist soon. Trying the exercise program specific to bones. As much as I don't want to do the meds I am weighing both sides. I also don't want to end up with lots of fractures I could have avoided. It is a real "Catch 22."
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