@sheilad1 my docs say 3-5 years but it depends on the person's situation!

I am not yet clear on how long it takes to "lock in" previous gains versus using Reclast to increase bone density itself. That is a question I will be asking my doctor.

Right now, according to my MD's protocols, I am all done with anabolics and have to rely on Reclast for any further progress. However, I am interested in doing Tymos and/or Evenity again then Reclast again so I would not want to do the full allotted time for Reclast this time . If I did one or two years now I would still be able to do a year or more in the future to lock in gains from repeated anabolics.

Of course, if I were satisfied with my DEXA's after the Tymlos and Evenity I have already done, I would just do a couple of years of Reclast now and stop for awhile! My scores have improved dramatically but I like the idea of "treating to target..."