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What should I know before starting Evenity?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 9 1:09am | Replies (176)Comment receiving replies
I am 66 years old and have been on Reclast for two years with some improvement in my scores, although the second year my spine score went down. My endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic discussed Evenity and Tymlos and I think I am going to try Evenity since it is one year and convenient to go once a month to the clinic to get the injections. I had concerns about the black box warnings regarding heart attack and stroke, but she reassured me that she has not heard of anyone experiencing this. I also have an appointment with my cardiologist to see what he says before I start. I don’t know what else to do and yes, I’m very nervous about taking this drug, but I know it’s supposed to give me big gains in my spine where I need it the most. Any additional advice?
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Yikes ! I am so confused with all the info and choices. I watched the Dr. Leder presentation- I have been taking Prolia for 2 yrs with mild gain. Facing lumbar fusion, my surgeon recommended Tymlos or Forteo to build bone faster. I was on Tymlos for 4 months but couldn’t tolerate the side effects. I now understand that Tymlos following Prolia is not a good choice. Neither surgeon or Endo knew this but Endo went along with surgeon’s request. Now I’m looking at Evenity, but isn’t the prior Prolia going to affect this drug as well? I did take Alendrate many years ago with minimal effects on bone density. My last Dexa was in May of 24 so I have to wait until next yr. Any suggestions?
My breast cancer was fed by estrogen and my treatment was to eliminate any remaining estrogen in my body (after menopause it comes from the adrenals) . So I have had to go in the opposite direction, so to speak, of HRT.
I had a nearly 17% increase in bone density with the highest gain in my spine. I have read others say greatest gains are spine. I had no side-effects in my year of Evenity.
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I’m 65 and started evenity in May after a big fall and surgery. I too was concerned about the black box warnings — I go to UNC in North Carolina— felt really good about the doctor explained it and read the head of the departments comments on it.
Have had no side effects what so ever and will finish in May ….the next question is how to lock in the gains with another drug.
Good luck and hope you to will have an easy go with Evenity