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Is It Safe To Take Medication If No Pain Is There?

I am about to start injections of Prolia for osteoporosis. I have never broken a bone and have no aches or pains. Is this a wise idea?? I took fossamax 6 years ago for 3 years, then my oral surgeon made me go off befor an implant. also all by endocineological labs came back in the normal range. Is this a safe risk to take??
Thu, 12 Jun 2014
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Hi,
If all your tests are within the normal range and you do not have osteoporosis, then no treatment is necessary. If you have doubts get a DEXA scan for bone mineral density done. If it is low, treatment can be thought of.
No drug is safe. Every drug has a side effect and Prolia is known to modulate immune system leading to various system infections.
To guard yourself against osteoporosis, you can try improving your nutrition, weight reduction, vit D and calcium supplementation.
Muscle strength improvement through exercise and having a active life slows down osteoporosis.
No drug should be taken without an indication. Life style modification is helpful.
If you have any further queries, happy to help again.
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Is It Safe To Take Medication If No Pain Is There?

Hi, If all your tests are within the normal range and you do not have osteoporosis, then no treatment is necessary. If you have doubts get a DEXA scan for bone mineral density done. If it is low, treatment can be thought of. No drug is safe. Every drug has a side effect and Prolia is known to modulate immune system leading to various system infections. To guard yourself against osteoporosis, you can try improving your nutrition, weight reduction, vit D and calcium supplementation. Muscle strength improvement through exercise and having a active life slows down osteoporosis. No drug should be taken without an indication. Life style modification is helpful. If you have any further queries, happy to help again.