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Met with my endocrinologist after finishing Evenity and getting good results. I was given the choice of Prolia or Alendronate. I had been on Alendronate for six years total on and off beginning 2013 with my last dose Jan 2022. I opted for going back on Alendronate since I am only 69 and it seemed too early to start Prolia.
I tolerated the Alendronate well previously so don't expect any problems.
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My last Evenity injections were almost 3 weeks ago, I’m trying to get a Dexa scan scheduled. My rheumatologist was really pushing Prolia, I recently moved and my follow up will be with my new PCP to start. I was on Fosamax or Actonel off and on for years before Evenity with minimal manageable side effects, so I’d prefer that to Prolia. I was diagnosed in my 40’s and am now 65. I was off meds for a few years plus on a PPI, and had no clue how bad I had gotten until a painful lumbar compression fracture happened.
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Hi @laurensb
I agree with your thoughts about Prolia - I am also 69 and my doc wants me to start it this month. Thanks to the members here who alerted me to "once on Prolia, always on Prolia." I'll be trying to go back to Reclast which has worked well for me in the past. However, I may have had too many lifetime infusions already.
I would happily take Fosamax, but because of the side effects I've had from Tymlos, I have GERD and don't think I'll be able to tolerate it.
I wish you well! Cheers!