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What is desired level of Vitamin D for those with osteoporosis?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 9 10:00am | Replies (32)
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@karensm

Hi, my spine Dr indicated that I should go on Tymlos because of my low readings. He would not able to operate if I needed a fusion. I have trying to understand how it builds bones, the differences, is their any literature anyone has found that helps.

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windyshores | @windyshores | May 1 8:37am

@karensm McCormick's book "Great Bones" is a good resource. I like Dr. Ben Leder's YouTube video Combinations and Sequencing.

My spine went from severe to borderline on Tymlos. I did not tolerate a full dose at first and restarted at a lower dose and moved up. The Tymlos pen has "clicks" that measure the dose in 10mcg increments with a full dose at 80mcg.

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ripley | @ripley | May 1 10:55am

Would you mind sharing your DEXA scores? Have you starting taking Tymlos yet? How long does your Dr want you to take it and has he suggested a follow-up drug to lock in your gains?

I asked my endocrinologist about starting at a lower dose, as I've read some people start at 1-2 clicks. He said he'd never heard of that.

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