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I Am On Chemo Drugs Which Can Make The Bones More Brittle. Right Not Only Taking Fosomax. Anyone Else With Cancer?
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my lumbar region. I have also been fighting stage 4 cancer for 3 years. I was told to take Fosamax but am afraid of it and I forget to take it much of the time. As you have to take it a half hour before anything else like food or coffee and stay up and not laying down. Sometimes I make my coffee, drink it and then remember that I forgot to take it. So, does anyone know if the right excercise alone can help me build up bone density along with vitamins for⦠read more
I personally would stay away from the drugs. I did take them and was a bad decision. I take AlgaeCal+ now.
I am on Anastrozole for breast cancer. Said to weaken bones. I am going to have a conversation with my oncologsist about changing to an alternative. Like you my lower back is weak with three pathological fractures. I love pilates and believe it to be one of the best forms of exercises. It strengthens the muscles that support and protect the bones.
I had a once a year injection of Reclast and did not seem to have any problems with it. I am not sure how long it takes to show improvement on the BDS.
A weekly fosomax pill is available too. Like you, I'd forget & drink some coffee! Once a week is easier for me. I told my Dr I'd try it for a year.
Thanks !!
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