aredia for osteopenia???
Hi all,
I am looking for info on using aredia for osteopenia. I was diagnosed at age 38 (stage 1) completed TCH and currently finishing up herceptin. Also had an ooph/hyster so am now on an AI. At first my onc had told me she could "probably" give me zometa off-label for the prevention of osteoporosis if my bone density scan came back with problems. I fit all of the osteo risks (thin, petite, white female) and I have been following the new studies about the reduction of recurrences, so I was pretty excited about being able to possibly get the zometa. Now that I have my results back (osteopenia) she is retracting what she told me (BUMMMMMER!) and said she could instead offer me aredia. I can't find much info on aredia for osteopenia. I also am looking for info on zometa for osteopenia/osteoporosis prevention. She told me she needs some studies to back it up if I want the zometa--I'm determined to find them unless aredia is also a good bisphos to use (in terms of possible recurrence reduction rates) as well. Please help!!! I'm having trouble finding the info I need. |
Re: aredia for osteopenia???
I think they're both fairly similar but Aredia is older http://www.pamidronate.com/index.jsp
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Re: aredia for osteopenia???
Just read this today on WebMD:
Osteoporosis is often called the "silent disease." That's because most of the time, bone loss occurs without any symptoms at all. But when osteoporosis becomes severe, it can lead to fractures and a condition called kyphosis. Kyphosis is spinal compression, sometimes described as the "dowager's hump." Both fractures and kyphosis can be very painful. This pain is usually more severe than the typical "aches and pains" many people feel as they get older. Fractures and Compression Cause Osteoporosis Pain The most common cause of osteoporosis pain is a spinal compression fracture. If you have been diagnosed with osteoporosis, or if you have several risk factors for osteoporosis, these symptoms may indicate a compression fracture:
Fractures can take months to heal. The pain should start to go away as the healing process progresses. However, for some people osteoporosis pain can become chronic. Your doctor can recommend options for managing and reducing pain. These options include medication and other therapies. Medication to Relieve Osteoporosis Pain Medication is the most popular way to manage osteoporosis pain. Medications include these:
Doctors and therapists may also suggest physical therapies for controlling osteoporosis pain. These include:
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Re: aredia for osteopenia???
I take strontium, Vit D, calcium and magnesium for bone health. Google "Nan Fuchs" and read a bit on the strontium. Good luck!
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Re: aredia for osteopenia???
http://www.medpagetoday.com/Washingt...AGeneral/37676
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