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Osteoporosis

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Kiwiqueen123 Sat 01-Feb-25 08:45:07

I was diagnosed a long time ago and even then according to the consultant's chart I was possibly in the danger zone having had a wrist fracture and vertebral fracture. Have had alendronic acid over the years with breaks inbetween.

Had my follow up appointment yesterday following a Dexa scan. Saw a new consultant who showed me the graph and my chances of having a hip fracture are 50%. She's suggested I try a new drug called Abaloparatide which you inject every day. She said its not scary, more like a pen but must be done every day for 15 months. It was only given approval in August by NICE. Her second choice for me was Zoledronate injections/infusion.

She's given me all the literature and she'll see me in a month to discuss my decision. Just wondered if anyone else is on this new drug and how are you finding it.

Kiwiqueen123 Sat 01-Feb-25 08:46:58

Oops second choice was Denosumab, third choice Zoledronate.

RedRidingHood Mon 03-Feb-25 15:39:46

Following with interest.
I took alendronic acid for 3 years but stopped last year due to the effect on my stomach. I'm now on zólendronic acid.