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I just started last week. I’m very anxious giving self the injections. I started at 4 clicks and see my Dr tomorrow.

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Can you share what is specifically making you anxious about the self injections? I was anxious the first time, but now it is just part of the morning routine.

@fili123 I just finished 18 months of Tymlos (and had a Reclast infusion yesterday). I was VERY anxious about giving myself injections! I had my husband do it for the first couple of weeks, but then he had to go out of town for a few days, so I bit the bullet and did it myself. I honestly almost called a friend to come give me the shot! It took a few days (or more, lol) to get used to it, but then it was easy. Do you have the little chart of your stomach with the squares - Tymlos sent it & you can also download & print. That helped me with placement.

I just turned 61 and my spine was -3.2 originally (at age 58). After about 6 months on Tymlos it was -2.8 and after 18 months it was -2.4, which is over the line to osteopenia! My hips only changed from -1.9 to -1.8. I stopped at 18 months because my doctor didn't think I'd get more gains since it had slowed down so much. I just posted on the positive experiences with Reclast thread that after 24 hours I haven't had any side effects!