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@jennirdh

Hi @mundy, how do you know you aren’t healing from your fracture? And I’m assuming a doctor ordered an X-ray back in December when it first happened and have you had a follow up X-ray? Who is the one who prescribed Tymlos, is there a reason you don’t want to continue with that provider?
It does take at least 3 months to heal, and by that I mean it never goes back in the shape it was before the compression fracture, but becomes a bit more stable. Did you wear a brace at all, and are you limiting your movements and lifting to avoid injuring yourself further? Lots of questions I know, but in order to get the whole picture it’s important to know details. I’m sorry this happened to you, but hopefully you will find a lot of common sense input on this site. It sure has helped me…

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Thank you for your response. I have gotten progressively better since the fracture until the past few days. It feels like a set back regarding movement and pain. It’s scary.
My endo ordered the X-ray. I saw him the week after my injury. He did no follow up, not his area I guess. I was seeing him to begin something different than Alendronate; he advised Tymlos. I did an urgent care on line appointment for directions. I learned what movements not to make and was told not to lift even 10 pounds. I have done my best. No one suggested a follow up X-ray, is that what is commonly done?
It’s the resent increase in pain that concerns me after things getting progressively better.
Thank you.