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Tymlos at 70+ - Pros & Cons with severe osteoporosis
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 26 9:19am | Replies (69)Comment receiving replies
I, too, am about to turn 70. I decided, at the tender age of 68, that compression fractures (I've had four since 2017), and the debilitating effects we may suffer from them were riskier than the meds and chose to begin Tymlos, followed by Evenity and then Reclast. For the record, I did not tolerate Tymlos well and was only able to make it to about 9-1/2 months, but I've had Reclast infusions, off an on without any side effects since about 2011, and depending on what my rheumatologist says, I will have another infusion in July/August of 2025. Evenity and Reclast were easy-peasy for me.
Talk to your doc, do research, and decide what's best for you. Remember that we are all different and a med that works for one may not work for all. Listen to your body and advocate for your health. I tried to tell my doc that Tymlos was causing my grief, but he replied with "that can't be, none of that is listed on the website as an adverse reaction." Piffle! Best wishes to you as you make your decisions!
Cheers! Happy Spring!
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Once we stop Tymlos and then go on Reclast, do you know if we can stop taking bone meds? Thanks so much for posting.
What were your side effects? Please share with us, I am new on Tymlos only one month. I am researching still about people’s comments and found getting a belly fat on some of patient. Please you share your feedback about Tymlos, why You discontinued it? I know the common side effects are nausea and dizziness that when you inject at night before your sleep, you won’t feel any nausea. Thank you I am looking forward to hearing from you.
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I keep going back and forth with Tymlos and Reclast. They all have potential adverse reactions. I always have been skeptical of medications, which is crazy since I am a retired RN.
I have had many breaks-shattered wrist, broken back, broken elbow, 2compression fractures, and joint replacements.
Should have started meds years ago. I still am so torn.
I am curious, when you said "tymlos was causing your grief," are you meaning having to do daily injections, or grief as in depression?
Thank you so much for sharing your story.