I started this thread asking for positive experiences with Forteo (as I was very nervous about starting it) a couple of weeks ago prior to starting Forteo, so I wanted to circle back with my experiences. After having 12 shots now, I'm pleased to report I've had virtually NO side effects. I had very very mild nausea and short-term diarrhea the first couple of days that was quickly and easily managed with one Pepto bismol tablet and a ginger gummy! I've had no bone or muscle pains whatsoever. No headaches. No dizzy spells. No increase in belly fat that some have reported. When I started transdermal HRT in 2018, I had an increase in belly fat; however, after using the Forteo shot, it actually seems to have gone down a little. Knock on wood.

Since I live alone with my dog, I don't like to take any kind of new med at night in case of side effects. I'd rather take it in the morning so that if I have any effects, it's broad daylight, everything is open, and I'm not driving around at 10pm trying to find an Urgent Care facility and worrying about my dog. So, I decided to go to my doctor's office for the first shot so they could show me the right way to do it. I videotaped it. Yes, I did. I didn't want to forget anything later when home and alone and nervous again. In the end, the shot is really so very simple, I didn't really need the video but it was a security blanket. Since my first shot in the doc's office was at 2:30 pm, I was able to see how I reacted to it. Over the next couple of days, when I saw I was ok, I gradually shifted my shot to the evening around 8pm. It relaxes me and I find I'm sleeping through the night again and feeling rested in the mornings.

I know everyone is different; we have different medical histories, are on different meds, etc., but with all the scary stuff out there, I wanted to share my positive experience. I was SO afraid of starting any osteo med but now I'm so grateful to have it. I'm also grateful to all of you who took a moment to tell me your positive experiences which gave me the courage to go forward. Thank you! Now I'm hoping it will quickly build bone so I don't have to worry about that any more!