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Is anyone else afraid to start taking Forteo?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Feb 20 5:04pm | Replies (27)Comment receiving replies
Does anyone know what qualifies as sever osteoporosis? Like so many others I’m reluctant to start drugs however my dr. has recommended that I start tymlos, forteo or Evenity. My Tscores were -2.6 in both hips, -3.3 in spine. I have read that these drugs are meant for older people with lower scores? I’m an active 66 year old. Walking or hiking almost every day. I also eat healthy with protein, veggies and calcium and I just recently started resistance exercise. I really don’t want to be on drugs with these terrible side effects I read about for the rest of my life.
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I can relate @lurawilson
To answer your question, a T-score of -2.5 or lower and at least one fragility fracture is considered severe osteoporosis. My hips are -2.6, spine -3.6 and I was told it was "severe" osteoporosis. When I found out my doctor talked me into Tymlos and I was on that for 5 months with no side effects but could not continue due to insurance. Now he wants to put me on Forteo but after reading about side effects I am hesitant. Everyone's comments above are supportive on taking Forteo so I'm still mulling it over.
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I've taken fosomax for 5 years, forteo for 2 years, Evenity for 1 year, just had my first shot of Prolia. I have had no noticeable side effects from any let alone "terrible" side effects. Of course we are all different. Just wanted to offer another experience and perspective. Good luck.