low bone density- do you have this?

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lady alton Sep 2021 4:11pm, 2 Sep 2021 1105 posts	0 lady alton NRGEE I'm not long back on them too. Had a break from the biphosphonates but started to have issues with my feet after a few years so in January persuaded my GP to put me back on them. Last DEXA much the same as the one before some osteopenia (hips) some osteoporosis (spine). Aging into my bone age now, but take calcium and vit d on top of weekly stuff.
Mandymoo Sep 2021 6:53pm, 2 Sep 2021 12489 posts	0 Mandymoo I have just had it confirmed I now have Osteoarthritis in hands, feet, big toes. Injection in one hand done and it has helped. Next annual infusion for osteoporosis is due in November
lady alton Sep 2021 3:24pm, 8 Sep 2021 1106 posts	0 lady alton My mum has the infusion but her last blood test found her vit d was too low. This needs to come up before they will prescribe but they don't prescribe Vit d. By the power of Amazon I ordered and got some delivered to her. Very low levels so she needs 2 a day for two months before they retest and see if they can prescribe. such a faff
Mandymoo Nov 2021 9:35pm, 2 Nov 2021 12931 posts	0 Mandymoo Aledronic acid annual infusion booked in for next week - was wondering if there might have been a delay but nope bang on time
Steve NordRunner Nov 2021 8:35am, 3 Nov 2021 794 posts	0 Steve NordRunner Good to hear there is no delay. I must check when mine is due. Last time they said my vit D was on the high side, if anything. I get my pills from Justvitamins at a good price.
lady alton Nov 2021 5:00pm, 23 Nov 2021 1109 posts	0 lady alton Mum has only just had hers so much following up to do.
Mandymoo Nov 2021 5:22pm, 23 Nov 2021 13040 posts	0 Mandymoo Have already had the appointment through for next year's phone consultation. Not too many side effects this time, very tired for about a week and achey and the normal sore gums but small price to pay
Steve NordRunner Nov 2021 9:22pm, 23 Nov 2021 869 posts	0 Steve NordRunner I checked and my next infusion is due January. I don't remember tiredness from last time, but that could be as much about age and memory hope the side-effects wear off promptly, Mandymoo.
Mandymoo Nov 2021 9:37pm, 23 Nov 2021 13045 posts	0 Mandymoo Thanks Steve NordRunner am feeling much better now