As noted in these posts, I have been diagnosed with macular degeneration. The retina doctor who diagnosed this told me that this condition was because I was "on Prolia." This was a disastrous answer, as will be discussed elsewhere.
But at the time, believing this erroneous information from the retinal doctor, and fearing to lose my vision, I delayed my next Prolia shot, resulting in multiple vertical fractures: two thoracic and one lumbar.
But as I later learned, the macular degeneration was not because I was on Prolia. Rather, it was because I had osteoporosis. Had I known this earlier I would certainly have continued with the Prolia shots that were protecting my bones.
But when this retinal specialist told me that Prolia was endangering my eyesight, I believed him, and therefore failed to get my Prolia shot on time -- resulting in those fractures, as the osteoporosis doctor sadly confirmed.
http://www.joansbackbonedisaster.com/2022/10/the-painful-consequences-of-flawed.html
This may seem like an unimportant bit of information, but it lies at heart of the multiple vertebral fractures I sustained that will likely affect me for the rest of my life!
This is why I am exploring the relationships between osteoporosis, Prolia and macular degeneration and publishing my experience and what I learn in this blog.
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