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Great interview with Dr Keith McCormick, very helpful
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Sep 15 9:51am | Replies (31)Comment receiving replies
Hey Windy,
I still have my first doses of Tymlosnin my fridge and haven’t started them yet after 3 weeks. I’m trying to confirm that you use titration with this med. I’m scared crazy to inject myself not knowing how severe a reaction I may have.I live alone. My own rheumatologist who prescribed the drug isn’t clear on whether you can start with a lesser dose and build up to the 80mg possible? So I see my PCP next week and hope I can get some clarity.
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@pgn are you willing to just go ahead and try? I first tried a half dose ( 4 clicks, 40mcg). Many of us seem to have some reaction at first but not that "severe" for most and very manageable. You can certainly start at 2 clicks but move up as fast as you can toward the full 8. This is just a way to deal with anxiety for most people. You will feel reassured and move forward. I don't know your PCP but if they don't know about starting low, are you not going to do it?
My world class endo does this with his patients. It is okay. Titration does no harm, lets your body say hello to the med, reassures you, and should allow you to move along on dose quickly.