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| iSpine Discuss Biophosphanates and ADR or fusion in the Main forums forums; Regarding Dexa scans, it is very important that subsequent scans be made using the same equipment, and the same operator, ... |
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01-23-2010, 05:06 PM
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bone density
Regarding Dexa scans, it is very important that subsequent scans be made using the same equipment, and the same operator, if possible, as your first scan.
FYI.... I have been on Fosamax for almost five years now following my first ADR (3-level lumbar) surgery. During this surgery my bones were reported to be very soft. Following surgery, I had a Dexa scan - results were osteopenia (-2.1 lumbar). Results have improved to within normal range as of last November. Results were -1.7 after the first year, so for me, Fosamax works. Incidentally, I had a 2-level cervical ADR in 2007 with no subsidence or post-surgical structural events of any kind. My bone specialist explained to me that the question of "brittle bones" as a result of Fosamax use is impossible. Biophosphates, he said, can not change the way your body builds bone; it only changes (slows down) the natural reabsorption rate of bone within one's body. -Jeff
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19+ years back pain w/ advancing disc degeneration. 2002-2 level lumbar IDET w/ Nucleoplasty (very unsuccessful; huge setback) Three level lumbar Charite (L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1) with Dr. Zeegers in Munich, Germany: 2/25/05 (successful) Two level cervical Mobi-C (C5/6, C6/7) 2/2/07 with Dr. Zeegers (successful) Laser Facet Coagulation (left side: L3/4, L4/5, L5/S1 & sacral) 11/04/10 with Prof. Dr. Reul / Beta Klinik (significant reduction in remnant lumbar & sacral pain) 
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01-23-2010, 08:23 PM
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Jeff:
Thanks for the info--as my PCP indicated, the literature on biophosphanates is confusing and often contradictory. You certainly had a dramatic improvement with the Fossamax, which is terrific. Were you able to have DEXA scans with the ADR's and if so, did they have to make any adjustments? I'm asking because when I went for my scan, they asked if I had any metal in my body and when I indicated that I had a cervical ADR, the response was that the scan wouldn't be near there so it was a non-issue. I am kicking myself now for missing an opportunity to glean some information about this... From your and Maria's experience, I guess I am leaning towards remaining on the Actonel...
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01-28-2010, 01:08 PM
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re my actonel vacation
I don't consider it a wise move. It was stupid in fact because I already had osteopenia in my spine and hip but I felt like it was bothering me when I took it altho I think that I just didn't have a good grip on my GERD at the time.
Oh well investigate this vacation idea fully before implementing it would be my suggestion...
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