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Is medication really necessary?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (48)
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@sondrachristo1

Exactly what I was thinking Gently.
These were my symptoms while I was taking Teriparatide. In addition I had extreme chest tightness and palpitations that would last up to a half hour after injection. Had a stress test to endure I wasn’t actually experiencing cardio issues, thankfully that wasn’t the case. But each day I felt like a truck had run me over!
My endo ordered a 24 urine test, my calcium was up to 14.
I was mighty sick. My doc had me stop taking it immediately. I was probably on it for about 6 months when the symptoms became unbearable.
I’m thinking Tymlos which can be taken in smaller doses might be better for most.
It’s a learning curve with these meds, as they affect us all differently.

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cs53 | @cs53 | 5 days ago

Thanks for both of you getting back to me. I do take Teriparatide every other day. I take magesium complex at night, and Emma or Senna at night. I am fairly regular this way, but I'm afraid of being dependent on meds for bowel movements. Is that the price you have to pay to rebuild your bones?
I do want to get new bloodwork ASAP, a 24 hour urine test and a new DEXA - even if I have to pay for the DEXA myself. My reading for calcium about 2 months in was 8.9. Actually the lowest it has ever been for me, since I am not supplementing with much calcium on this medication. My Dr. felt that indicated that my calcium levels would not go too high.
My current fatigue is concerning however. I'll check if I can switch to Tymlos, not sure if my insurance would cover. When I first started, I had to pay $800 a month for 2 months until I got Medicare. At least there is a $2000 cap for medication for the year.

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