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Is It Safe To Take Boniva For Osteoporosis In The L/s Spine? What Other Options Are There?
I am 59 years old and was just diagnosed with osteoporis in the l/s spine. my dr suggested Boniva and after reading all the literature I am very nervous about taking it. exactly how does it work and after taking one pill Is it in your system for the full month before the next dose?
what other options are there?
what other options are there?
Tue, 17 Dec 2013
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about osteoporosis or its treatment, as it is a common condition, and can be well treated.
Boniva (ibandronate) is very safe and effective for treating osteoporosis, so, you can take it without fear. There are other similar bisphosphonates available for treatment.
In addition, vitamin D and calcium supplementation would also help.
Regular exercises would go a long way in helping you get better.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Thank you for posting your query.
First of all, I would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry about osteoporosis or its treatment, as it is a common condition, and can be well treated.
Boniva (ibandronate) is very safe and effective for treating osteoporosis, so, you can take it without fear. There are other similar bisphosphonates available for treatment.
In addition, vitamin D and calcium supplementation would also help.
Regular exercises would go a long way in helping you get better.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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