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Making a decision between Tymlos & Prolia
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 20 9:10am | Replies (46)Comment receiving replies
I was nervous about giving myself shots when I started on Tymlos almost 2 years ago but it's not as bad as it sounds. The trick is to "pinch an inch" of belly fat, then push needle in and depress the plunger part. Real quick--and the needle tip is very small, thank goodness! I went to my doctors office for the first time so she could walk me through it. Maybe you could do that? I also take mine right before bedtime because it tends to make me sleepy. Tymlos will help you build up some bone--while prolia will only hold on to what you have right now. My spine has showed a 12% improvement after 18 months on Tymlos. Good luck!
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Do you have any bad dude effects from Tymlos? I am a 66 yr old female with severe osteo and need to take meds but I have heard horror stories concerning these meds and I am so afraid. What are ur thoughts on Tymlos? Thank u
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Giving myself the shot at bedtime is a great idea. I always read a while before lights out so I could read until drowsy.
I'll be going into mhy UW's medical office to get instructions on this too.
Plus I have a houseful of cats & have had occasion to give shots to them too - especially a diabetic kitty whose needles were tiny!
I am a worry wort = like doing something wrong & having to get to the ER in the middle of the night!