Using Actonel, when I go to the doctor for my yearly exam, do I get a bone density test every year?

How effective is Fosamax? In one year, for example, how much bone density will I recover?

1 answer • 28 Sep 2009 •

Did you know that NSAIDs inhibit bone growth after fusion surgeries and long bone injuries?

Also, smoking is a major contributor to non-union of bone after fusion surgeries and long bone fractures. It also reduces bone density significantly.

1 answer • 9 Feb 2010 • 1 star

What will happen when I stop metoprolol and start actonel?

i have been taking metoprollol for at least 10 yrs. i have today been notified by my doctor to strat taking actonel instead. i went to my neuroligist ...

1 answer • 25 Feb 2010 •

Should Fosamax or similar medications be prescribed without first doing a bone density test ?

My doctor now wants me to take Fosamax because I, over 70, fell and hit my shoulder hard enough to break it. A bone density test a few years ago was ...

1 answer • 29 Jun 2010 •

Does anyone know if a bone density scan will affect a spinal cord stimulator?

I know I can't have an MRI and that thefts devices like the airports have I can't go thru either So I am concerned about the bone density ...

1 answer • 10 Jul 2010 • 1 star