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Newbie confused by doctor options to choose, including Keith McCormick

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Further- My research has told me Forteo is better to increase density of the spine versus Tymlos . And Tymlos does a little better than Forteo at the hip. This was the very reason I choose Forteo. Everyone is different , and that I’m sure plays into this . Below are the value’s DrMcCormick states in his Great Bones book. Though he’s an expert, others may disagree with him.

In the first two years:

Approximate increase in SPINE BMD
FORTEO- 10-12 %
TYMLOS - 9-10%

Approximate increase in HIP BMD
FORTEO- 1.5-2%
TYMLOS - 2-3%

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windyshores | @windyshores | Jun 25 9:22am

@ans three years ago I saw a chart that said Tymlos was better for spine. I can try to find it. The point being they are both really helpful and results may vary from individual to individual and from study to study. I would decide based on tolerability and cost!

Tymlos improved my spine 20%, taking it from severe to borderline. Hip improved 9%.

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