Boniva

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Boniva is a bisphosphonate that helps to maintain bone density. It's usually used in postmenopausal women but I think it can also be used in the case of bone loss from steroids as well as chemotherapy and women put into menopause early from chemotherapy or surgery.

Lori

RE: Re: Bone Density Scan

Hi ie,

I had a scan that said I had Osteopenia but all that’s been suggested for me is taking calcium tablets twice a day at 600 mg each. If you don’t’ mind me asking, what’s the “Boneva Regimen” – haven’t heard of it.

Cheers

From: samters [mailto:samters ] On Behalf Of SaidelSent: Friday, 11 August 2006 7:28 AMsamters Subject: Re: Bone Density Scan

Yes - I am a 39 year old man, shouldn't have the bone loss of an old(er)woman. Not osteoporosis yet but well into osteopenia. Starting a Bonevaregimen tomorrow. Doc said that it will not correct the existing problembut that it will stop it from getting worse.ie

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