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How Long Before I Notice My Meds Are Working..?. I'm On Actonal.

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Canada, KY
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Update….Still taking it, due for a dexa and a specialist review now but think he will be taking me off it and just monitoring. We went to Europe for three months and I discontinued my Actonel while… read more

Why Are The Side Affects Of These Medications So Scary

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Adelaide, AU

I have just been prescribed Actonel and after reading about the side affects I am afraid to take it causes esophageal cancer. eventually causes fractures life expectancy after commencing taking is 15 years all seems rather drastic to me

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Ive looked I to this! Where do you live? Not sure if they have them in my area. Was it covered by insurance?

I Have Osteoporosis In My Spine And Told To Read Up On It. I’m So Surprised By A Lot Of Information Regarding How Long We Are Expected To ?

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With the diagnosis I read that your life expectancy is less. Is this true please

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I had pains in my back , my doctor reckon I should have bone density and I did , showing fracture in my spine , I then took Actonel, one tablet a week and it fix it . I’m still taking Actonel .

What Is Best Take Actonel Or Prolia Injection

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Perth, AU
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I had terrible reaction to the Prolia injection had SEVERE bone pain for 4 weeks after! It might had just been me but will never go through that again! Good luck and I hope whatever you do will work… read more

Have Any One Had A Reaction To Prolia Injection

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Perth, AU

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis after presenting to Gp with mild upper back pain
Had Prolia injection two weeks ago and within 24 hours developed flu like symptoms and then lower back pain like I had a broken back. GP gave me codeine pain relief but after a week still really unable to move freely or sleep I am desperately wanting answers but GP unavailable until next week. I am a 73 year old Woman who is normally active and social. Now I feel like an invalid without the… read more

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Are you still on Prolia, Pam?

Is Actonel Is Better For Your Bones Then Prolia

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Perth, AU

I’m osteopenia in the last two years

I Have Asked This Before And I Didn’t Get A Answer, I Ask Is Actonel Better Than Prolia ????

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Perth, AU
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As a suggestion educate yourself on both products and Maybe your doctor and family can help make a decision based on how severe your symptoms are..I’m finding the more I educate myself the… read more

Is Anybody Taking Forteo

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Gakona, AK
Finding a New Normal: Living With Osteoporosis Read Article...
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have not heard of forteo. I take Actonel.

Osteopenia. Exercise Program In Lieu Of Prolia. Does It Work?

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Canberra, AU

I have osteopenia and was prescribed Prolia. Decided to seek another opinion and referred to an exercise physiologist. Undertaking exercise program In an attempt to stop progression. Has anyone else tried this and how successful was it?

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Yes, Lorraine, i did. I was diagnosed with osteopenia and immediately increased my daily walking which is obviously a weight bearing exercise. The result of my next DEXA scan was normal. Really.

I Would Like To Ask If Anyone Who Is On Prolia That's The 6 Monthly Injection. Has Anyone Had Side Effects Eg Memory Loss Since Being On It

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Queensland Australia
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I took two round of Prolia. Very bad side effects for me. Had to quit. Made my cholesterol sky high, messed up my skin so badly I had to see a dermatologist and get prescription meds. Made my back and… read more