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Suggest Treatment For An Elderly Person With Osteoporosis And GERD
My mom is 89 yrs old and is very stooped over now and has osteoporosis. She was on a medication for this many years ago that worsened her GERD and she had to stop it ( It might have been an inhaled med ) . Are their current meds that would not bother her GERD and help her Osteoporosis ?
Mon, 30 Sep 2019
Hello,
Yes, newer osteoporosis treatment in the form of injection is now available. Zolendronate or ilandronate injection can be given under supervision, once a month for osteoporosis.
It is not showing any side effects like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So consult an orthopedic doctor and discuss this newer treatment for your mother.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
Yes, newer osteoporosis treatment in the form of injection is now available. Zolendronate or ilandronate injection can be given under supervision, once a month for osteoporosis.
It is not showing any side effects like GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease). So consult an orthopedic doctor and discuss this newer treatment for your mother.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Kaushal Bhavsar, Pulmonologist
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