Hello,
Thanks for that important information. I am 58 and I discovered I had osteoporosis about 18 months ago and have been researching ever since.
My femoral neck is -2.2. My BMI is 20.6 and was told it is highly recommended
that I start medicine. I was told to start on Reclast but after researching it I discovered if anything goes wrong it stays in your system and have to suffer the consequences which seemed severe. I decided to go on Forteo because it was an anabolic medication meaning it promotes bone formation and a well known endocrinologist said it's best to start with an anabolic drug. He also said to NOT start with Fossomax-the sequence of medication is extremely important.
Unfortunately my health insurance does not cover Forteo at all! I may have to start with Tymlos instead. I may have no choice. I discovered the side effects of Tymlos are belly fat, joint pain, tiredness, diarrhea, fatigue and bone or joint pain. I asked my nurse practitioner about utilizing other tests and she did not know anything about alternate tests.
I am seeing Dr Chatterjee in Columbus OH and she is Dr Chatterjees nurse practioner. I know I need to go on medicine but very hesitant.
Thanks for the info you provided it truly helped.