Posted by Nadezda on November 5, 2009, at 13:17:54
In reply to Desperated no wheelchair what to do for osteoporos, posted by Phillipa on November 4, 2009, at 12:40:43
I don't see why you won't take fosamax, as it helps bone density and is associated with reduced risk of fractures.
The mechanism of action is to reduce the turnover of bone cells, which aren't replaced in sufficient numbers in woman after the age of 30.
as follows from wiki:
"Treatment of post-menopausal women with Fosamax has demonstrated normalization of the rate of bone turnover, significant increase in BMD (bone mineral density) of the spine, hip, wrist and total body, and significant reductions in the risk of vertebral (spine) fractures, wrist fractures, hip fractures, and all non-vertebral fractures. In the women with the highest risk of fracture (by virtue of pre-existing vertebral fractures) in the Fracture Intervention Trial, treatment with Fosamax 5 mg/day for two years followed by 10 mg/day for the third year (plus calcium and vitamin D) resulted in approximately 50% reductions in fractures of the spine, hip and wrist compared with the control group taking placebos plus calcium and vitamin D."
So if you're worried about bone density, you should take that option very seriously-- as well as getting a test for the amount of vitamin D and making sure to get enough calcium.
Every med as side effects, but the serious side effects from this drug are rare, and often related to dental surgery. I know this because my mother has had this issue and has had good results from fosamax.
Nadezda
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