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dberg · 08-18-2011, 08:01 PM

Becky,
You and I have been in this game for about 7 years now. Summer 2004 for me.

I'm on Zometa every 6 months. I've probably had 5 infusion by now and my last one was just like the first...all flu-like, even though I slowed the infusion time, took tylenol, etc. I want to get rid of this osteopenia, not to mention that my periodontist dad is livid that I'm even on Zometa!

My new onc was aghast that I was supplementing 2000iu daily to raise my vit D levels. I did this on my own after research. How much did you take and what advice did you receive?

08-18-2011, 08:01 PM	#5
dberg Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 52	Re: vitamin D supplementation prevents AI-treatment related bone loss Becky, You and I have been in this game for about 7 years now. Summer 2004 for me. I'm on Zometa every 6 months. I've probably had 5 infusion by now and my last one was just like the first...all flu-like, even though I slowed the infusion time, took tylenol, etc. I want to get rid of this osteopenia, not to mention that my periodontist dad is livid that I'm even on Zometa! My new onc was aghast that I was supplementing 2000iu daily to raise my vit D levels. I did this on my own after research. How much did you take and what advice did you receive?