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Tymlos and Elevated Blood Calcium Scores

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 5 1:39pm | Replies (28)

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@wudalife2

An RCA Calcium Score measures Calcium Plaque in the Right Coronary Artery. A score of 100 to 300 means moderate plaque deposits. It's associated with a relatively high risk of a heart attack or other heart disease over the next 3 to 5 years. A score greater than 300 is a sign of more extensive disease and a higher heart attack risk.

I agree that Tymlos users should be monitored for RCA Calcium levels, given the seriousness of Moderate and especially High levels of RCA Calcium Plaque to an individual's health and longevity. I'm thrilled to hear, though, that Tymlos is working well for you. I'm sorry you had to go through so much time experimenting with meds with awful side effects before you found good results with Tymlos. Now, I'm going to be working with a new Bone Specialist to find an alternative treatment to Tymlos that's effective and has minimal side effects. I'm also under the care of a great GP and an equally great Heart Specialist to hopefully manage my RCA Calcium scores down to a Moderate, or Low Level. I'm not really sure yet how much calcium plague build-up can be reversed with diet, supplements, medicines, or exercise. Time will tell!

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Hi @windyshores!

My RCA calcium score came from a specialized CT scan of my heart. Unfortunately, this scan is an out-of-pocket expense for anyone on Medicare at this time, though the cost comes down considerably if it’s done at a local Imaging practice vs. a Hospital. (Two physician friends tipped me off to this.).

My RCA Calcium score was high enough to calcify my aortic valve and create some plaque buildup in my arteries. I was immediately put on a high-protein, low-carb diet and am now under the care of a very good cardiologist. I’m also now taking a more potent combination of two blood pressure medications and the dosage level of my statin has been doubled.

I know that Tymlos lists higher calcium levels as a side-effect, but I wish they would recommend periodic monitoring of RCA Calcium levels, especially for people who are already being treated for high blood pressure.

Good luck reducing your calcium levels! I’m doing my best, under the care of my GP and Cardiologist, to accomplish the same thing.