I had a DEXA today after almost 18 months on Tymlos (3 weeks left). My spine score was originally -3.2 and it improved to -2.4, which got me to osteopenia! My hips aren't as bad, but only changed from -1.9 originally to -1.8. My rheumatologist said she didn't see much improvement in people after 18 months on Tymlos, so suggested I stop when I finish out this month. We discussed all my options, and the conclusion is Reclast. I'm nervous about side effects, but we had a thorough discussion and I think it's the best option for me. She said I might be able to have only 1, but probably 2 infusions and then stop meds for a while. I thought this part was interesting - she said sometimes when people have taken alendronate your body "remembers" it and the side effects aren't as bad. I took it for 3-4 months but had to stop due to GI issues. She also said I could add Evista if I want to (now I have to research that, lol!) - I had asked her about HRT in our discussion of all my options.

I posted this earlier, but I'm 60 (will be 61 in a week & a half), and active. I do strength training 2x/week + Pilates 1x/week and walk a good bit, although not as much as I should & not enough in winter!