I am a 55,soon to be 56 year old female. I no longer menstruate,haven't for 2 1/2-3 years. My first bone density test was in 2002,L1-L4 was -2.4 and femoral neck was -3.2. The doctor had me start with Fosomax once a week. Next dexa scan was 2004,L1-L4 was -1.9 and femoral neck stayed same at -3.2. Continued Fosomax and citracal. 2006 test read -2.0 and -2.9,and now 2008 test Ll-L4 -2.3 and femoral neck is-3.1 I walk two to four miles twice a week. I am concerned about the numbers and their implications. Doctor wants to change to Evista or Forteo, would like your opinion on this and if to continue fosomax or stop.
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9/23/08 4:10pm
It's common to find all the various osteoporosis drugs confusing when it comes time to compare and contrast -- or switch. Here's some information that might help you sift through it all:
Reclast vs. Fosamax, Boniva and Actonel
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/13598/reclast-acid/?ic=4004
Forteo: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/2677/forteo-risks/?ic=4004
Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva: Why Might You Be Prescribed One Oral Bisphosphonate Over Another?
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/8029/boniva-oral/?ic=4004
Alternatives to Estrogen for Osteoporosis: SERMs in Development
http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/9487/26055/alternatives
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