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Starting FORTEO tomorrow and so nervous.

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Mar 4 2:26pm | Replies (127)

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@walkert

I have decided to go ahead and begin treatment with Forteo soon. These comments reduced my concerns about self injection Thank you.

However, I weigh just 82 pounds. I have some fat on my thighs but hardly anywhere else. On my abdomen the skin is very thin. Which leads me to two questions:
1) Has anyone ever had their dosage adjusted for weight? My Endocronologist says my system will flush out the excess if any, but it seems I could reduce any negative side effects by just taking what I need.
2) Is there anyone else who has done the injections successfully into no fat areas? Is it feasible to think that I can find enough injection sights on my thighs?

I have not asked the Endocronologost that question yet. I always feel that doctors will begin to disrespect me if I ask unusual questions.

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I would ask the dr. Surely they won’t disrespect you for asking!

I pretty well had no fat when I did 24 months of Forteo. It was not a problem. I didn't even think about it. The needles are very tiny.