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Has anyone got cancer or heart issues after taking Forteo, Tymlos, or?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 19 4:26am | Replies (18)Comment receiving replies
I just had my bone marker testing, and come to think about it, my doctor didn't even discuss those results! I need to call him about that.
I don't think my doctor actually knows a lot about osteoporosis treatment. When we talk, he is looking stuff up on the Internet and reading about it. It seems odd to me.
My next Dexa isn't until June.
Good to know about those dosages with Tymlos. I really don't want to deal with Forteo if it needs to be always refrigerated. Bad enough having this degenerative disease, and not being able to enjoy my old age (and hopefully retirement soon) without babysitting medication for 2 years! 2 years is a big percentage of my remaining good years!!
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@susyt - for those of us who have been traveling this osteoporosis journey for a bit of time, I think we would all advise you to seek care from a specialist in the field of osteoporosis…an endocrinologist or rheumatologist. Osteoporosis is a mystery to the everyday family practitioner and it’s not something you want to be left in the dark with after an appointment. Of course, any osteo medication can be troublesome for some, but if you’re educated properly, you can make the best decision based on the advice of an educated professional. You should not leave your doctors office with unanswered questions or doubt. You want to get a handle on your bone loss as quickly as possible and feel confident that the doctor you are trusting with your health, is knowledgeable. Osteoporosis is a diagnosis none of us asked for, but it’s a reality. Thank God we have medical professionals and support groups like this one, to make the journey easier. Blessings to you. Rose 🌹
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If your doctor is a primary care doctor, he probably doesn't know anything about osteoporosis. It really requires a specialist. My doctor just read the DEXA report and advised the same treatment that was literally printed on the report ("take Fosamax and repeat scan in two years.") I did NOT follow that advice.