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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Aug 11 10:11pm | Replies (70)Comment receiving replies
@isabelle7 I just saw this- after your later post!
Fractures are sometimes treated with Kyphoplasty- injection of a kind of cement into the space. However if his spine is not curved, he probably doesn't need it and my docs said the outcome would be the same with or without.
There are three possible medications: Forteo and Tymlos (similar to each other), and Evenity (different mechanism). I don't think Reclast is the only other choice besides Forteo. You can ask the endocrinologist about Tymlos or Evenity if you cannot pay for Forteo.
These companies have patient assistance programs if you meet income guidelines. I got 18 months of Tymlos for free at Radius Assist.
The pain and disability from fractures got better for me- not 100% but much better. I was crawling on the floor in pain and could not cook, do laundry, etc. So yes there is probably going to be a lot of improvement.
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Thanks for the information!! I think if they offer the injection I'll pass if the outcome is going to be the same with or without it. Doesn't seem like it's worth going through if it's not going to make a difference in the outcome. Unless there is a great reduction in pain. However, he's not in nearly the pain you were in. I'm so sorry you went through that!!
Yesterday I called the pharmacy and found out we're covered for the Forteo!! So one less thing to worry about. Our co-pay is only $15 per month. We probably wouldn't meet the income guidelines so we're very lucky that they are covering it.
My poor husband did not take the news well about having another fracture. I've had long talks with him and he seems to be feeling a bit better about it today. I read him your message from yesterday with all that you've been through and how you're doing much better. I think it helped him put it all in perspective. Also, he's still able to do most things and his back pain is improving. The problem I have with him now is he doesn't listen when I tell him he can't bend forward, reaching down to the ground (I've read that's not good for people with osteoporosis). That's how he fractured this time - bending down to empty the bottom rack of the dishwasher. He doesn't like any restrictions and I told him if he doesn't pay attention, learn what he should and shouldn't do, things could be a whole lot worse for him. I hurt my back and neck in a car accident many years ago and was on my back for six weeks in a brace. It was awful! No cell phones. No TV remotes. Nothing. I didn't have a significant other to take care of me so I was at the mercy of friends who would stop by - and sometimes they would forget. It was an awful situation. When I ran that by him I think it also made him think.
Where can we learn what the best moves are, best exercises, etc? I've been trying to research it and there's so much conflicting info out there.