On the “don’t get me started” soapbox:

My rheumatologist is not interested in bone markers or scans or DEXA’s more frequently than every two years. Not sure why.

I just happened to have a regularly-scheduled DEXA in January, 2024, after using Tymlos for about 8-1/2 months followed by five Evenity injections. My bone growth at that time was excellent (+28% in L spine), so my doc will not order any further testing until January, 2026 - he says bone grows very slowly . . . wait, what!?

Seems like bones can break down faster, especially after taking these meds, so why would we not want to know if our maintenance drug of choice is working and what’s going on with our skeletal system - you know, the thing that keeps us upright! Because my left femur neck is still a bit OP, the radiologist who read my scan recommended a one year follow up DEXA for January, 2025. Hmmm . . .

I don’t think anything we print here will change doctors’ or insurance companies procedures or minds, but it feels good to profess that we should have the benefit of a more frequent diagnostic service that could potentially keep us healthier and happier. Of course, we can always pay for it OOP.

Stepping down now ;).

Cheers!