Prednisone/Loss of Bone Density

[Guest guest]

For some of us, staying on prednisone long-term is something we have to

do. I'm wondering if there are any preventive measures we can take to

stop bone loss. I take Fosamax, try to remember to take calcium during

the week, do a lot of strength training. I have been on Prednisone for

probably 5 years on some dosage or other - right now 5 mg/day.

Will diet help? Drinking more milk? eating more broccoli? How often do

people take bone density tests? I know that increased cholesterol can

also be a side effect of continued prednisone use.

Just interested in hearing what everyone does to counteract prednisone.

gloria