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Prolia iv
Hi all, have recently been changed from Tamoxifen to arimidex because of ongoing gynae issues. My gp suggested I have a bone density scan as a baseline. Turns out I already have osteoporosis in lumbar...
Here is an article about Prolia and breast cancer.
https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/prolia-reduces-recurrence-risk-for-some
I have been on Prolia for 2 years now.It is a simple painless injection into the abdomen every 6 months and have had no problems or side effects.Many women have it not only for osteoporosis but also arthritis.I was worried when I was told I would have to have it but was quite surprised how many women I know have it regularly , all with no issue.
I need to say I was temporarily on bisphosphonate tablets some years ago and needed an extraction.I found it very difficult to get help due to dentist fear of osteonecrosis of the jaw and litigation.Finally I receiv3d help from Professor Goss who had the chair in dentistry at our Uni but only after cross laps testing to ensure bone was still turning over - it was .
Be careful with bisphosphonates be it by tablet or iv.
https://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/prolia-reduces-recurrence-risk-for-some
I have been on Prolia for 2 years now.It is a simple painless injection into the abdomen every 6 months and have had no problems or side effects.Many women have it not only for osteoporosis but also arthritis.I was worried when I was told I would have to have it but was quite surprised how many women I know have it regularly , all with no issue.
I need to say I was temporarily on bisphosphonate tablets some years ago and needed an extraction.I found it very difficult to get help due to dentist fear of osteonecrosis of the jaw and litigation.Finally I receiv3d help from Professor Goss who had the chair in dentistry at our Uni but only after cross laps testing to ensure bone was still turning over - it was .
Be careful with bisphosphonates be it by tablet or iv.