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I just started forteo, osteoporosis and failed spinal fusion. is there a greater chance of bone cancer fron pth and mbps interaction?
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Don't worry: Forteo is excellent and not likely to cause anything but improved bone over a period of 2 years. Bone cancer is very unlikely simply based on Forteo but if you are still having substantial back pain please have your doctor follow up on other possible causes.
Answered 11/28/2014
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Please define MBPS: Hi. I think Forteo is the best thing there is for osteoporosis. However, the patient needs to be adequately assessed before starting it. Patients with primary or secondary hyperparathyroidism should not receive Forteo. Patients with a history of therapeutic radiation involving the skeleton should not be treated. Paget's patient's should not be treated. If you mean MBP, no known interaction.
Answered 11/28/2014
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