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What would you do? Medication.
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: May 21 9:55am | Replies (232)Comment receiving replies
Thank you so much for weighing in. Since my insurance only covers Forteo (after rejecting Prolia), I might be stuck. Maybe doctor's can appeal if there is a bad reaction? I weigh 125 pounds and recently read a post somewhere that rightly said people at 125 lbs shouldn't have the same dose as someone who weighs 170 lbs so being able to adjust the dose does make good sense with the Tymlos.
I haven't read Keith McCormick's books yet, but have watched some of his videos. I find him especially credible because he is not straight anti-medication. He understands that some people need and will benefit from it. Do you happen to know if he ever took any medication? I'm not clear on that.
I don't meet he income guidelines for Forteo so my fee is going to be $1920 a month. Let that sink in...absurd. There is a cap of $8000 and nothing due after that, but our system needs an overhaul, that's for sure.
Thank you so much for weighing in. Much appreciated.
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My situation is almost identical to yours, and I’m about to start a bio-similar drug to Forteo. I am 65, fit, athletic and a downhill skier with a -3.1 lumbar spine and a -2.7 femoral neck. My endocrinologist recommended Prolia until she found out I had no intention of stopping to ski double black diamonds in the mountains. Since I haven’t fractured anything, I don’t qualify for Forteo in Canada (that was her anabolic of choice for me as she said we aren’t sure if Evenity causes cardiovascular problems yet and I have a family history plus an irregular heartbeat).
Osnuvo is a bio-similar teriparatide, and I’m told it is virtually the same as Forteo, but a fraction of the cost. I’m still out west skiing and heading home this week. I plan to look at the profile of the drug compared to Forteo more closely, as well as talk to their patient service that my endocrinologist signed me up for. If I’m satisfied I’ll start the first week in April. My endocrinologist said the dose is fine for me (125 lbs), as they also give it to children.