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Rheumy app and Zelondronic Acid!

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linda17563
linda17563

Have just been to see Rheumy, who wants me off steroids ASP, (on 10mg) " I have been on them too long, (3 years) and they do lots of damage!!"  She also wants me on A/Acid to potect my bones, but wouldn`t tell me the dexa reading....I am only thinking of you before you get Osteoporosis, she said...

I have hadME/Fibro 20 odd years and react to meds...so loathe to have the injection...she assured me no side affects like tablets.....I would welcome any experience from you all with this drug!....In the meantime will try to get the dexa reading from my doctor....

One thing I did state was, I am reducing the pred as slowly as I want!  she didn`t argue at this point...

Also asked me if I was diabetic, no, her reply, not at the moment but with steroids.........oh dear, .....her final parting shot....lots of PMR symptoms are all in the mind!!........

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