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Is medication really necessary?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 4 days ago | Replies (48)
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I've had very bad constipation after 4 months of Teriparatide. Now it won't go away. I take supplements, laxatives, senna. Early on my Dr gave me Linzess to try and on 245 mg I went 5x in 1 day but felt better. Now 7 months in I'm having severe fatigue and laying in bed. I have insomnia but I've never been this fatigued. I'm debating about stopping but my bone density is too low and I don't think I can tolerate anything else. I also have a roll of stomach fat I did not have and after not being able to gain weight for 4 years, I've gained 4 or 5 lbs. I'm up to 99 lbs. 5' 2".

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oopsiedaisy | @oopsiedaisy | 4 days ago

So sorry to hear what you are going through. I also had constipation when I was on Tymlos but it was not as bad. I was off Tymlos for 2 months then received a complimentary pen from my doctor since it was taking so long for my teriparatide prescription to be approved. Within a week, I had terrible constipation again and stopped taking it.

My weight is average for my height (I am not underweight, a bit slightly overweight) but I am small-framed so maybe that's why the effects hit me more than others.

I stopped the teriparatide on the 26th and my abdomen has already gone down in size by an inch.

The increase in the P1NP bone marker are seen in the first six months then they continue to rise slightly for the next six months so you may still have a good outcome even if you stop early.

My bone density is still in the osteopenia range in my spine so I feel like I may have other options to try first. If I fracture again then it may be another story.

I really feel for what you are going through.

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