Posted by Phillipa on January 2, 2010, at 11:14:50
In reply to Reclast, repost, posted by Willful on January 2, 2010, at 10:06:43
Mind made up. I was reading the three books last night and the outstanding fact was after a few years you must discontinue as too much dead bone builds up and the body needs time to clear it out which takes a few years. The books questioned the reason for taking the meds just because of this fact. They said okay so now you have to discontinue so what happens to you now? If I could afford it the best option for one year max is Forteo. But costs thousands of dollars given by injection by self in abdomen. But it can lead to cancer hence short use. But it's the only one that actually builds new bone osteoblasts. So probably will continue on vita d3, calcium, vita k, and magnesium and contact the bioidentical hormone doc. Been holding off on that til research complete. As for the research I started researching oral biophosphinates in November didn't know IV available till that December appointment with the osteo doc. So then started researching the Reclast. Came to same conclusion as you that if any has to be oral also. So it's still up in the air. I have a valid prescription for fosamax. That's from internist who listed on paper options as fosamax, evista, or nasal calcitonin. So that's where its at. Phillipa
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