Questions & Answers

Hi there, I’ve been dealing with osteo since my late 60s. I was prescribed allendronate which seemed to boost my density scores. Thanks to a fellow osteo friend, she told me that 5 years was the max to be on it. Having changed docs, she didn’t catch it! I’d been on 7 years, luckily with no side effects. Now I just take supplements and am due for another scan next year. I’m really worried about the results.

My lower back is where I have the osteoporosis and in my hip and I wondered if a back roller would help

I asked my doctor this week to be referred to have a bone density scan. She said no as I’m taking medication for my bones so there is no need for the scan, I’m on Risedronate sodium tablet once a week have been for many years. I’ve only ever had one of these scans when I got diagnosed with osteoporosis.
Can anyone tell me how often do you have a bone density scan, or where can I get the information on this please xxx

Hi I'm due for my second prolia shot September 18th. That being said I've been babysitting my grandbabies and my left shoulder has been killing me. Does this have to do with the shot wearing off does anybody know?

I've been using actonel for osteoporosis for 16 years and than Prolia injections for 4 years and during that time i have lost 20 teeth in total and developed osteocronosis of the jaw. Is this common?