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Miacalcin Nasal Spray for Osteoporosis
- By marcy
- Posted November 15, 2008 at 8:53 am · 20 replies
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- By idie
- Posted November 15, 2008 at 9:45 am
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I used to take the spray years ago and had to stop due
to my allergic reactions....couldn't stop sneezing and
my runny nose. It seemed as if I had a severe case of
hay fever. My T-scores for the hip showed just a small
improvement, but nothing for the spine. I finally gave
up on it. Idie
- By nkerr
- Posted November 15, 2008 at 11:33 am
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I've been using miacalcin for a bit over 1 1/2 years now. I haven't had any problems. Can't take the oral meds because they make my reflux much worse, so went to miacalcin. I was on Actonel for a year, then miacalcin for a year between my Dexa scans. I had a huge amount of improvement in my T scores. Don't have them in front of me right now, but will post the change when I do. I also take strontium among other things, but I'm sure the miacalcin has helped some.
- By nobonesaboutit
- Posted November 16, 2008 at 9:07 pm
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I tried it years ago and had such swelling in the sinuses that I couldn't imagine I could have absorbed any of the med. Others Have written in this site saying they had allergic reactions too.
- By LindaS
- Posted November 16, 2008 at 11:49 pm
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From my understanding Miacalcin is used to keep from losing bone. It is something your body already makes so it is supposed to be safe. I dont think it claims to build up bone density but I had a 6% increase in my bone density after using this. I dont recall how long it took to see that increase. I know after a year on fosamax I did not have those results. I guess I just got lucky with the miacalcin. I really didn't have any side effects. It took me a few days to get used to using a nasal spray which I wasn't too keen on. I hope this helps.
- By connibentley
- Posted November 17, 2008 at 8:13 am
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I have used Miacalcin spray for over 10 years. My spine T Score is normal at last test. However, my hip is still osteopenia. My GYN has had me on Miacalcin spray since I was first diagnosed with Osteopenia. We are trying hard to prevent full blown Osteoporosis with Calcium pills and exercise and the spray. My Internest Doctor has said the spray is only effective in the first 2 years and I should go on Evista. However, I will check with my GYN in the spring and see what she states about the Spray. I can't find any info that it is only effective for 2 years. Definitely don't want to go on any other med. at this time. I have done much better on bone density test since I have used the spray.
- By Alli
- Posted November 17, 2008 at 9:59 am
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nkerr you mentioned you had a hugh increase by using the spray can you let us know how much.. that is amazing results and will help others decide if they want to try it. I would say your strontium certainly helped as well!!
- By Alli
- Posted November 17, 2008 at 10:01 am
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oops forgot Nkerr... please let us know what other supplements you take that is very interesting to know about your hugh increase.. thanks
- By bridget2
- Posted November 17, 2008 at 10:53 am
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i have been on fosamax for 6 weeks and got very bad problems with my teeth and gums i have now decided to stop and i am thinking about taking stontium citrate
can i also take the nasel spray miacalcin as i have read about it on here and it does seem to help
many thanks
- By bridget2
- Posted November 17, 2008 at 11:02 am
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can any one tell me where i can get miacalcin nasel spray
- By nkerr
- Posted November 17, 2008 at 2:16 pm
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OK, finally have my score results in front of me. Scores at age 54 and 56.
2006 2008
R Hip -2.2 -1.9
L Hip -1.8 -1.6
Spine -3.2 -2.8
My doctor was very surprised and please with the changes. Me too, as I was just hoping to hold steady. I do credit the strontium with a lot of the change, but know the miacalcin isn't hurting. I also drink herbal tea with a combination of herbs that my herbalist put together for me. I also take homeopathics. Have been drinking my morning Chai Tea with l/2 soy milk for several years. We have horses, so gets lots of nice exercise outside every day, rain or shine, hot or cold, they have to be taken care of. One of the books I like is Susan Weed's Menopause book. If I remember correctly it does have a bit about bone loss and options for help. I like her because she includes the herbal and homeopathic information if you are interested. Marcy, hopefully you will be like several of us who replied to you and not have any problems with the miacalcin. Keep us posted.
Naomi
- By Alli
- Posted November 17, 2008 at 7:51 pm
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nkerr ... Wow, that is a great increase and so encouraging to others. I too use strontium citrate and thinking about adding the spray. Each one of our bodies react differently so great that it worked for you ..keep up the good work!!
- By connibentley
- Posted November 18, 2008 at 8:13 am
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Miacalcin is by prescription only. I originally had my GYN write the script.
- By NolaMarie
- Posted November 23, 2008 at 10:19 am
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nkerr,
Your increase in density is impressive. Good for You!! As you said, you are doing a number of things, so it is not known whether it is due to the miacalcin, or the other things you are taking. I'm also wondering if the correction on the dexa was made for the strontium you are taking.
- By nkerr
- Posted November 25, 2008 at 12:34 pm
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Hi NolaMarie,
Sorry it has taken me so long to reply. No they did not adjust for my Strontium usage, but in all my research it seems that you adjust by approximately 10%, so people I've corresponded with feel that the score changes were still very good. So I'm quite pleased and will continue with what I'm doing. I know that the Miacalcin alone did not cause these changes, but I'm sure it didn't hurt. As we learn about this disease in our lives and our bodies responses we know this is a complex issue and there are many things that contribute to successfully treating it and living with it. The support of people on this forum is one of the things that help all of us searchers.
Naomi
- By marcy
- Posted January 4, 2009 at 9:02 am
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Does anyone else have any information on Miacalcin Nasal Spray for osteoporosis?
Thank you!
- By NolaMarie
- Posted January 4, 2009 at 10:45 am
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Marcy,
I have been taking Miacalcin (generic Fortical) for about 3 years... ever since the jaw necrosis problem was reported for bisphosphonates (I was on an IV form--Zometa). My last DEXA scores held steady with the previous test two years prior to that. So, while I did not see a gain, I at least was able to not lose more density. I do take Vitamin D and calcium, and exercise regularly. I have not had any problems with the Miacalcyn.
- By catwoman
- Posted January 5, 2009 at 7:28 am
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Were you taking strontium at the same time as the spray and at the time of the DEXA? If so, do the results take into account the adjustments you need to make when having a dexa while on strontium?
- By NolaMarie
- Posted January 5, 2009 at 9:14 am
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Catwoman,
I have never taken strontium.
- By Tom-WI
- Posted January 10, 2009 at 8:24 pm
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Hi Naomi,
Is Miacalcin hormonal? That is, could male patients benefit from it? I'm not holding my breath here, but I just had to ask! Thanks much,
Tom
- By April995
- Posted January 11, 2009 at 7:15 am
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Nkerr,
I thought when you take Strontium, you will get a false reading, unless you stop taking it for awhile before the test, or tell your Test-taker you are taking it , so they can ajust for it?
If you did not do that , how can you really know if it has helped you?
Are there side effects to Strontium Citrate?
From what I'm seeing here, it might be better then the Forteo, and allot less money.
My Dr. said Forteo would cost me $850.00 amonth!
I have Medicare, and a Blue Cross/blue shield ppo suppliment..
I think someone said here to check what country the Strontium is coming from...Hopfully Not China!
April.
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