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How Can Low Bone Density Be Treated?
Keeping in mind that there is 9 yrs between bone density tests, my last test shows. He in right hip from .8 to -1.1 and left hip from -1.2 to -1.5. Recommendation of med fosamax. Reviewed side effects and don t like them. I am 68. Can you slow this with losing weight and change in diet, less colas etc and supplements?
Sat, 31 Mar 2018
Hello,
Osteoporosis is treated with daily supplementation of daily calcium and vitamin D. If not improved, need to take bisphosphonate to prevent osteoporosis.
If you fear about bisphosphonate, you can take Denosumab drug, monoclonal antibodies is used for osteoporosis. Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
Osteoporosis is treated with daily supplementation of daily calcium and vitamin D. If not improved, need to take bisphosphonate to prevent osteoporosis.
If you fear about bisphosphonate, you can take Denosumab drug, monoclonal antibodies is used for osteoporosis. Please consult your doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu
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