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Need Advice - What drug to Follow Up Evenity
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 23 6:59pm | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
Thank you! That’s good to know about Forteo and Tymlos!
I’m a test case on following Evenity w HRT. I’m WAY behind schedule to start a follow up drug. I have terrible insurance. And I recently jumped through a lot of hoops to switch in order to get better care. The timing is bad, because I couldn’t get an appointment with an endocrinologist until October and a DXA scan until July 3.
Meanwhile, the previous rheumatologist had ordered Prolia. Who is supposed to be delivered on Wednesday but it wasn’t. I am an able to get anyone in the rheumatologist office to return my call. It’s frustrating. I’m hoping it turns out to be a blessing in disguise!
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Insurance plays too big a role in our treatment decisions. I'm fortunate that my insurance approved Evenity. At this point, I'm four sets of injections in, and looking at follow-up options. Next year, if available, I'm going to continue with the same commercial insurance plan. As we all know, the drugs available on each plan can change. In an attempt to be prepared, I'll have a Plan B and even a Plan C, while desperately hoping that Plan A works out.
As an aside---For those who are on or have had Forteo or Tymlos, did you encounter any issues with coverage to complete the full 18 month to 2 year treatment? I'm sure I've seen stories of the patient contribution ($$$) changing. Has that happened to you? Has anyone been denied coverage to complete the treatment?