What You Need to Know About Osteoporosis Medications With Dr. R. Keith McCormick
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- Опубліковано 25 лип 2024
- When discussing Osteoporosis treatment, your physician will most likely prescribe some medications. With the different drugs out there, how do you know which one to take? Is it safe if you have other medical conditions? What are the long-term side effects? Which is a better brand? And the list goes on.
Today, I have someone who will answer your questions about Osteoporosis medications to put your mind at ease.
Dr. R. Keith McCormick is a chiropractic physician specializing in the management of patients with osteoporosis. He is the author of the recently released book Great Bones: Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis and The Whole Body Approach to Osteoporosis.
Sports have always played a vital part in Dr. McCormick’s life. He is the former U.S. record holder for the most points scored in a pentathlon competition. Dr. McCormick continues to compete in triathlons of all distances and has completed six Ironman competitions, five of them after recovering from multiple osteoporosis-related fractures.
So, if you have questions about Osteoporosis medications, listen to this informative episode of the Happy Bones, Happy Life podcast!
“I always talk about medications as being a short-term solution to a long-term issue. And that is, when you're taking the medications, all that time you're (also) doing things to improve your overall bone health-your diet and supplements, all that.” - Dr. R. Keith McCormick
In this episode:
[00:00] - Intro
[02:10] - How long can you stay on Prolia?
[05:31] - How can I prevent the rebound effect from quitting Prolia?
[10:47] - Should I continue using Prolia?
[12:08] - How long do most people use Prolia?
[13:56] - How to achieve long-term success in your battle with Osteoporosis
[17:52] - What can I do to prevent the adverse effects of taking teriparatide?
[19:55] - Forteo vs. Tymlos
[21:59] - What are the effects of MGUS, and is there anything we can do about it?
[24:43] - Can I safely quit taking Prolia with my current medical condition?
[26:57] - Will mast cell activation affect your bone health?
[27:36] - I have Osteoporosis and breast cancer. My oncologist prescribed Raloxifene. I'm not sure about taking it. Who do I see for testing and the meds?
[33:42] - I used to take Forteo, then stopped. If I use it again, will it have the same effect as building bone density the first year?
[37:32] - It's important to do these things before taking tests and medications
[42:21] - I'm 74 and have scoliosis. My doctor has recommended I take either Forteo or Prolia. Which drug should I take?
[44:15] - How important is Vitamin K2 to your bone health?
Resources mentioned
The Happy Bones Club - www.happyboneshappylife.com/b...
Great Bones: Taking Control of Your Osteoporosis - R. Keith McCormick, DC - www.osteonaturals.com/product...
Consult with Dr. McCormick - www.osteonaturals.com/consult...
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Thank you Margie and Dr. McCormick. The summit and podcasts are amazing and so helpful. I plan to get both books to help with my journey and will share with my functional doctor who is helping me with my root causes. My Primary Doctor feels I should take Fosamax medicine for 5 years and reevaluate. I am not taking any meds right now. DXA was -2.8 four years ago and -2.5 2 years ago. I’m working hard to improve overall health and my bones. Thank you.
Thanks for your kind comment. Sounds like you are improving from your DECA results. It is great you have a functional doctor to help you. Keep up the good work and thanks for taking the time to comment. It means a lot to us!
I LOVE Dr. McCormick. I read his book Great Bones and he is the greatest resource. He is such a wealth of information. I can't wait for my consultation with him. Please keep having him on. He is such a great person and SO knowledgeable. Thanks for all you both do.
That's very interesting, thank you. I was told by my rheumatologist yesterday that the increase in my TBS score over 14 months was not of any significance. My DEXA had deteriorated by 4.9% in that timeframe. Hormones were not an option and I should take bisphosphonates or "the tension between her and I" won't improve!!
These books are my guide in my journey towards better bones. I have severe osteoporosis and I have some clarity of which way to go with the help of this. Showed it to my endocrinologist, she's getting it as a reference book. Thank you Dr. Mc Cormick for this very comprehensive book on osteoporosis ❤
Thank you for sharing. I am so happy to hear about your endocrinologist. That was one of Dr. McCormick’s goals - to do the research and educate the medical community. Good luck on your journey to stronger bones!
Margie bravo always on the money with detailed questions and for always probing into the answers...sooo helpful thank you for your great public service.
Thanks for posting this. It's very useful, however, it would have been helpful to mention the ages of the the people who sent in questions. The answers might have been qualified by the approach based on age. My mother is over 90 and was given Prolia about a year ago. They (UK NHS) haven't mentioned ever coming off it, or changing meds so, we assume they expect her to stay on it indefinitely.
What an honest decent role model dr....thanks for your openness & knowledge.
I been getting injection of prolia for one and a half year, I noticed having skin alergy i stopped the prolia instead i am taking calcium magnesium D3 ,,,,best presentation podcast osteoporosis and prevention many thanks doctor ❤😊
If medication stops osteolclasts from dissolving bone that is bad, and then you allow the osteoblasts to continue to laydown new bone, won't that be very dangerous? The new bone is layed down over weaken or bad bones that were not removed y the osteoclasts. So, a fracture is probably insured. You wouldn't put on a new deck over a rotten base. Isn't that what these medicines do?
Good question ! would also like to know this
I have taken 3 prolia. Now after knowing the real fact, I want to exit from Prolia. I eat healthy, do exercise. Is possible to quit? I am really worried.
Excelent explanation, but please ckear what does reclass mean?
I waynt to know this too. I switched off at this point as explanation wasn't clear enough!!!
I had my first prolia injection Dec2022 per an orthopedic doctor's prescription (tscore -2.7 spine),, after that I did some researches, I decided at my appointment for second injection (May2023) to stop. My Obgen doctor prescribed Celvista Ive been taking it up until now, not sure how much it would help. Ive been exercising constantly, not so much supplement, I will be taking bone density test next week.
What are your thoughts on echo lite, TBS?
For K2. Should these be taken multiple times through the day?
Is it possible to do Forteo for 2 years and then stop? My Dr is planning to add Prolia after Forteo. I would prefer not to do Prolia.
I was told to start Tymlos my dexa score is -4.5 with this number is bone drugs my only solution?
i am 53 -- spine 44% lost, neck bone left is 31% lost, right is 33%lost ........(1) What is my bone age ?____70, 75, 80 or 85 years old---I have a bone structure of a ______year old...
George
Hello Dr I have Knee osteoporosis, Fuchs Dystrophy 👀+ mild cataract. Cd u plse help me to cm out of town tc of self.