Worst Drug for Osteoporosis? Bisphosphonate Drugs, Fear, Confusion and Facts

Excellent presentation. Concise, informative and delivered well. I find speech patterns highly diagnostic for intelligence and the good Dr. has it in spades. Thanks

I am 60 and was diagnosed with osteoporosis 4 years ago. T SCORE -2.5 I was also overweight. I started on a serious exercise regiment of walking, yoga, weights. And a calcium and vitamin supplement together with dietary improvements. As i got fitter, i started running and increased the weights. I lost weight, all my pains disappeared. My bones improved. My health improved and even my mood improved. I now love to exercise, its the best decision i ever took .

My aunt was prescribed a bisphosphate (Fosamax I think) for her osteoporosis. She's also previously had oral cancer and radiation treatments for that cancer. She should never have been prescribed that medicine given her medical history. She died of necrosis of the jawbone (complications due to...?, but yes, we were told it was 'necrosis of the jawbone' that killed her). I feel like too many Drs prescribe patients whatever is the common drug for whatever issue without considering a person's total health picture, medical history, or even what other drugs they're currently on. And then they get angry with you if you don't want to take it or express concern or reluctance - some are even horrible bullies about it. People are losing faith in doctors, and its not surprising.

What a nightmare osteoporosis is, and it’s crazy how it’s not taken as seriously as it should!!!

I have taken them all. Most made me sick after using for a period of time. I rather risk fractures than ever be on these drugs again.

My poor mother took an oral bisphosphonate drug for 20 years, and her lower spine collapsed into itself. A surgeon tried to repair it, but she developed an infection and died of sepsis. Never never never would I take one of these drugs that I consider dangerous.

My dr started me on alendronate 70 mg, for last 2 months, extreme pain on bottom of both feet, got steroid injections on both feet, fixing to get steroid injection on L-4, L-5, bc of recurring sciatica. I can’t even go exercise anymore & it all started after taking this drug, I AM NOT taking this crap anymore, I’d rather die exercising sporadically than nothing at all. Never had prob’s w/plantar fasciitis before! Yes I have osteoporosis & osteopenia but I was happy before, I was exercising, now nada! No more Alendronate for me, I’m 75 & miserable w/this drug. No mas!!

My neighbor and my sister both took bisphosphonates; one weekly, and the other was a monthly prescription. They both had extreme pain immediately in their bones. My neighbor, 82 yrs old, went to the hospital for help, screaming in pain and they told her there was no antidote for that and she'd have to just put up with it and it would probably last a month. They gave her painkillers, which she eventually got hooked on, and no resolution for what she took. That's why I will never, ever take bisphosphonate's.

Thank you Dr. Lucas for this excellent information.

If you have understood the difference between absolute and relative risk, you have a better understanding than most doctors. Thanks for explaining this here again, doc.

Very good information, much appreciated!

Just the info I am looking for ...very helpful..Thank you!

I love the way he presents information! That voice ❤

Thank you very much for making a complex subject so understandable.

Thank you thank you. Most well explained and easily understood explanation I have ever seen on YouTube since my journey began 5 years ago. I’m equivalent to your first case

Thank you for providing this priceless presentation with reasoned and logical information! The best and most balanced information I've seen on the topic. I'm working with a Functional Medicine group for my primary care and will share this information in discussions about managing my osteoporosis.

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos, very informative, greatly appreciated. Thank you 🙏

Thank you for explaining the variables. I’m 69 and have been researching this heavily for the past year. This is the first conversation I’ve seen that actually offers a considered approach vs a blanket ‘don’t take the meds’ approach. I will be signing up for your masterclass and recommending this channel to friends also diagnosed with osteoporosis

Such a helpful post. I am example 2 and you've described the concerns so well. Thank you for a balanced approach without one side fearmongering.

Thank you for this very thoughtful presentation.