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No, other than the GP was concerned that perhaps I hadn't been getting enough calcium, which I don't think was the case. The rheumatologist said at least it didn't get worse so in a way it was a win, but we could try to do better. I don't think any osteo drug works for all people all the time. I think some drugs just don't work for some people. I just wish I hadn't waited 4 years to find out.
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Agreed. I know the discussion is about bisphosphonates, but had to chime in to say Tymlos didn't really do much for me...and that was supposed to be one of the best bone growth meds.
I followed everything to the letter, including clean diet and exercise: plenty of calcium, Vita D, regular weight training, etc. Scores didn't get any worse, but didn't get much better either - and I paid out of pocket for some of this very expensive medication.
Dr couldn't tell me why my results weren't better (no past meds, diseases or secondary issues to blame) but kept emphasizing at least scores didn't get worse. That's true, but I expected a bit more than that from such a costly daily injectible.
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If you’re taking an SSRI it can counteract the bone Med.
SSRIs cause bone loss and doctors don’t tell you that. Maybe they don’t know