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Should A 79 Year Old With A Small Amount Of Bone Loss Continue To Take Evista?

I want to know if a 79 year old female with a small amount of bone loss should continue to take Evista. I have been taking it for approximately 5 years but was told by a health professional that after age 70 it is no longer necessary to take Evista. I am trying to eliminate any unnecessary drugs. If I really don't need this drug I would like to quit. No one in my family has had osteoperosis
Sat, 1 Mar 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

Yes you can stop evista now,no need to take.
At age of 79 there can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and loss of elasticity of muscles, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12 and carnitine.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain.


Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis,
You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12, and if osteoporosis is severe then bisphophonates can be started.
I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies.

You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care
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Should A 79 Year Old With A Small Amount Of Bone Loss Continue To Take Evista?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. Yes you can stop evista now,no need to take. At age of 79 there can be degenerative wear of bones, muscles, ligament and loss of elasticity of muscles, due to deficiency of calcium, vitamin D, VIT B12 and carnitine.so supplements of these nutrients can relieve pain. Check your bone strength with DEXA SCAN and you can start medication according to level of osteoporosis, You need to start supplement of calcium with vitamin D, vit B12, and if osteoporosis is severe then bisphophonates can be started. I will advise you to do regular physiotherapy and exercises as my patients find much relief by these therapies. You need to take diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care