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I've been taking fortes for a year now. at what point should improvement be noticeable in dexa or x-rays? taking for failed spinal fusion, lose hardwa

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Dr. Paul Velt answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

All the bone medication: take quite some time for their effect on bones to become visible on decades scans or X-ray. It is not unusual for it to take two or more years to get a desired results. It is hard to be patient but it takes time

Dr Keith and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/7/2015

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