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If your bone density scan shows severe osteoporosis, you have those three choices: Forteo, Tymlos and Evenity, all of which build bone. I chose Tymlos because the injection pen has "clicks" allowing the dose to be adjusted. I started at a lower dose and moved up as my body adjusted. But that's me and I was too sensitive to Forteo. Another poster will say they were better with Forteo. It is very individual.

McCormick in his book "Great Bones" and others have said Evenity is great if you need to improve fast. Sounds like that might be you. On the other hand Tymlos and Forteo are good for healing and you can take Evenity after Tymlos or Forteo.

It sounds like you are in a bit of dangerous predicament so a strong bone builder that works fast, like Evenity, isn't a bad idea but talk with your doctor.

The study on cardiovascular risk showed no difference between Evenity and placebo but Fosamax was slightly better, possibly due to chance. I do think the various effects of inhibiting sclerostin need more investigation but most people are doing really well on Evenity. (I did Tymlos then 4 months Evenity and now Reclast.)

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I appreciated your feedback. I think I might have GI tract problems with Forteo. I will price Tymlos and Evenity ( probably the most expensive of all osteoporosis drugs unfortunately) before deciding what to do. I hope one of them will work for me as my spine is -4 and hip is -3 which is not good but at least there has been no change in three years. My doctor is pushing Evenity as I saw him today. There's going to be a family wedding in Florida in 6 months and we live in NJ and so I feel like I need a bone builder asap so I can feel comfortable traveling down there! Best of luck to you in your healing journey.