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On methotextrate for 2.5 years. don't never prescribed bisphosphonate. is it necessary? can i take calcium/vit d or eat foods rich in them instead?
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Osteoporosis MTX: Osteoporosis is not a side effect of low dose mtx calcium and vitamin d supplements may help at your age to prevent osteopenia.
Answered 12/18/2013
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