Finally getting off Preds

[Sangye]

LOL-- hopefully not. Wouldn't want you getting stuck in the tar pit of my mind.

[pberggren1]

You mean the mind of a brilliant person?

By the way, what is Boniva? Is it like Actonel or Fosamax?

[Sangye]

Well, I've been called a lot of things in my life, but "brilliant" ain't one of them. LOL~

All 3 are bisphosphonates-- a particular class of drugs used for osteoporosis.

[elephant]

Boniva is like Actonel and Fosamax. Boniva is taken once a month. I have osteopenia, and my Rheumy said that my bone cells can die from the prednisone, even if is only 6 mg of prednisone. I was really suprised. Am I a dummy for not taking the boniva?

[Sangye]

How old are you, Elephant? How rapidly has your bone density been decreasing?

[elephant]

I am 44 years old. Two years ago, I had a bone density test and it showed normal but almost hitting osteopenia. Then I has one a year ago and it showed osteopenia. I am thin too.

[pberggren1]

Oh no, you better fatten up!!! HA HA!!!

[Sangye]

I suggest you see a naturopath. There are many ways for you to increase your bone density naturally and safely (even with Wegs). They can look at your pred history and see what can be done. Naturopaths are licensed to prescribe and understand pharmaceutical drugs as well as natural medicines.

[elephant]

I will look into one in our area. Hopefully I will find one nearby. Thanks Sangye for the information and support. By the way you are brillant!

[Sangye]

You're welcome. But cut it out with the brilliant stuff. My head is already big enough thanks to pred.