Osteoporosis
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OsteoporosisI have finally got the results from my GP re Dexa scan that I had last year and like he said did they only scan one side?
AP Spine(L1-L4) -2.9 osteoporotic
Femoral neck (left) -2.8 osteoporotic
total hip (left) -1.8 osteopenic
They have put lifestyle advice as avoid smoking (I never have) excess alcohol (I don't drink) take regular weight bearing exercise I have walked reasonable distances all of my life I still manage 4 miles a couple of times a week sometimes more. The recommended blood tests that the rheumy did ESR, 9 CPR normal, Calcium normal, Vit D normal, and a thyroid test which I can't remember the full name but my doctor said it was normal.
My GP has agreed to my having denusomab if I want it has anyone got any gen on it? The main thing now as far as I am concerned is to get off of steroids I am on 8 1/2 at the moment, I am not happy with it but I have tried to reduce quickly as I was on 5 before the nasty water infection that I had which knocked me for 6 but it didn't work. We are going away on the 12th July for a week so I want to feel well then and when we come back I have a colonoscopy to look forward too after that its serious steroid reduction. I feel as if the PMR has receded (dare I say it) Wendy
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Nefret wardy
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wardy Nefret
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mrs_k wardy
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I have also replied on the other forum.
Regarding your question, Denusomab I suggest you post this on the Osteporosis thread on this site or visit the National Osteoporsis Society.
mrs_k wardy
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If you look to the right on this page it has an alphabetical list of illnessess.
I can only think the the other forums are Healthunlocked, or PMRandGCA forumup.
hope4cure wardy
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Denosumab injection comes as a solution (liquid) to be injected (under the skin) in your upper arm, upper thigh, or stomach area. It is usually injected by a doctor or nurse in a medical office or clinic. When denosumab injection is used to treat osteoporosis, it is usually given once every 6 months. It considered a biologic grug which has risks left that decision is left to u & UR dr. Osteoperosis can really rock our world and not necessarily in a good way.. I send u many blessing and healing prayers.
(( hugs))
paula12345 wardy
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