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Hazel_M
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11 years ago

Bone density

Hi ladies, saw my GP last week and asked if he had my results from my bone density test which I had in August. Not due to see my oncologist till January. He said I am borderline osteoporosis.The Arimidex I'm on won't improve that situation, that's for sure. As a sign of how much stronger I've become, I sat there and said 'What, if anything can we do about this problem?' Calcium - tick, Vitamin D - tick. I've been on these for some time. He is also going to give me an injection (the name of the drug escapes me at the moment, script is at the chemist waiting to be picked up), every 6 months, that would be better than yet another pill to take every day. Pre BC I'm positive I would have been upset and stressing out, now, while not being overjoyed about the problem, I'm taking it in my stride. What will be will be, I'm doing all I can to slow the process. On the return to work side of things, the work itself has not been a problem (loving it), the politics inside the club where I work has been a little difficult to deal with. A couple of young guys who have been filling in my shifts have let myself and anybody else who will listen that they are not overjoyed to see me:( Word of this has reached management and action is being taken. I tell them that I won't be apologising for getting better and basically to suck it up! My employers have been nothing short of brilliant, they have supported me from the beginning. This doesn't alwlays happen in the hospitality industry, so I feel blessed. I have been through too much over the last year, with my BC and my partner's heart problems, I won't be giving this little issue any importance. My anxiety does threaten to surface at times, but at the moment I'm winning the tug-of-war:) Hope you are all doing as well as you can, take care, Hazel xx

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  • Hazel_M's avatar
    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago

    Thank you, it's good to hear of people having no ill effects from a new drug. I hope I can be as fortunate, take care, 

    Hazel xx

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    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago

    I guess I am powering along, surprised myself actually:) Yes, my employer has been fabulous, funny outcome to my work problem though, I have been offered a supervisory role. I have baulked at these offers over the years, preferring to go in and do my job, without worrying about what other people are doing, now I'm thinking of stepping up and teaching the young ones how to be more efficient. Beats complaining about them. All the best, 

    Hazel xx

  • Hazel_M's avatar
    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago

    Next Tuesday is my injection day, I'm aware of the side effects but I guess at least they can do something to help. We get used to reading the horror story of side effects, don't we? Take care, 

    Hazel xx

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    lynnemh
    Member
    11 years ago

    I have been having the Xgeva or denusumab injection monthly since January 2012 when it came on the PBS and have no problems with it. I was diagnosed with mets in my bones but the bones are now all stable. My mother who has osteoporosis asked her GP for the injection as it was easier than taking calcium tablets or drinks daily and has found it helpful.She has also had no bad side effects. Lynnemh

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    lynnemh
    Member
    11 years ago

    I have been having the Xgeva or denusumab injection monthly since January 2012 when it came on the PBS and have no problems with it. I was diagnosed with mets in my bones but the bones are now all stable. My mother who has osteoporosis asked her GP for the injection as it was easier than taking calcium tablets or drinks daily and has found it helpful.She has also had no bad side effects. Lynnemh

  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    11 years ago
    Even though you are having some struggles you are just powering along. Your employer sounds terrific. I think a lot of ladies don't feel so fortunate when they return to work. Hope that the doctors can help with the osteo issue. I sometimes feel that having BC has resulted in me being much more aware of other health issues. It is great what we learn from each other on here. Keep winning that tug of war! Take care. Deanne xxx
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    Deanne
    Member
    11 years ago
    Even though you are having some struggles you are just powering along. Your employer sounds terrific. I think a lot of ladies don't feel so fortunate when they return to work. Hope that the doctors can help with the osteo issue. I sometimes feel that having BC has resulted in me being much more aware of other health issues. It is great what we learn from each other on here. Keep winning that tug of war! Take care. Deanne xxx
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    Robyn_W
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hazel,the injection is Denosumab.When I was diagnosed with advanced osteo earlier this year,I was put onto this injection 6 monthly.I was very nervous,as the side effects(surprise,surprise what's new! ) read like a horror story.The specialist told me that the main thing to do,before you get the first needle,is to make sure that your teeth are all healthy.There is a quite rare condition that can affect your jaw,if you need to have dental surgery while on the drug.Another lady on the blog has this needle,and she has had no problem.I am almost due my second one,and I have had NO side effects at all.I also try to have 1200 mg of calcium each day(from food) and take a Vit. D capsule each day.Stay in,touch Hazel.Cheers Robyn.xox Also Hazel,im staying on Tamoxifen,for this very reason too.,and won't change to Arimidex

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    Robyn_W
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hazel,the injection is Denosumab.When I was diagnosed with advanced osteo earlier this year,I was put onto this injection 6 monthly.I was very nervous,as the side effects(surprise,surprise what's new! ) read like a horror story.The specialist told me that the main thing to do,before you get the first needle,is to make sure that your teeth are all healthy.There is a quite rare condition that can affect your jaw,if you need to have dental surgery while on the drug.Another lady on the blog has this needle,and she has had no problem.I am almost due my second one,and I have had NO side effects at all.I also try to have 1200 mg of calcium each day(from food) and take a Vit. D capsule each day.Stay in,touch Hazel.Cheers Robyn.xox Also Hazel,im staying on Tamoxifen,for this very reason too.,and won't change to Arimidex