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Tymlos at 70+ - Pros & Cons with severe osteoporosis
I am 70, and have severe osteoporosis, I have had several fractures over the years. Recently I developed a t8 mild compression fracture. All my life I was super active, biking, hiking, swimming, skiing, I am vegetarian. Have lived a healthy life style. In my 60's my body started breaking down. I am so depressed.
My Endocrinologist wants me to go on meds. I have severe osteoporosis (had a recent Dexascan). Will medication even make a difference at this stage of my life ? Will bone classes about Osteoporosis even make a difference?The more activity I do, I get stresses fractures.
Tylmlos is the med my doctor wants me to start. If I can't afford that, the second choice is Reclast. So afraid of side effects. Tylmos builds bone. The thought of injections are daunting.
I haven't seen much feedback from the discussions regarding Tymlos. Would love your thoughts. Is it worth going on a medication at this point?
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I was GUILTY of not educating myself earlier in life…..having been on thyroid replacement medication for decades (and chemically induced menopause in my 30’s for endometriosis) precipitated bone loss later in life even though I was very active and lifted weights; having said that I was also not aware that the body needs other minerals in order to absorb calcium-D3 & K. In addition woman frequently need testosterone following menopause to combat bone loss! visit an endocrinologist, or homeopathic doctor, to get in depth labs and a full evaluation of your body.
Homeopathic doctor? That is nonsense. Homeopathy is a scam! There is no science whatsoever behind it - none. It is maybe the biggest medical scam of all time.
You just mentioned homeopathy, so now I know that you believe in nonsense. I've already reported you to the moderator.
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While I agree that calcium citrate, rather than carbonate, is the better choice for that particular supplement, it’s one of those “if wishes were horses” kind of things; if the “cure” - taking calcium citrate - was that simple, a lot of us wouldn’t be posting here.
I’m happy @donnalee1977, for your great improvement from calcium!! I’d be interested in your before and after DEXA t-scores and that the test was performed on the same machine. Also, where can I purchase calcium citrate - I looked everywhere, based on my docs recommendation, and I haven’t found it.
Have a fine week, everyone! Cheers!
I thinkyou are being a little harsh. Whether she believes in homepathy or not, she is just sharing what works for her. I really enjoy reading all viewpoints regarding treatments for Osteoporosis.
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2 ReactionsHello @donnalee1977,
Sorry to hear of your side-effects with Tymlos and Forteo. It is important to remember, and consider, each patient reacts differently to medications and that Forteo and Tymlos have had great results for many patients as well. This is why it is important to have open dialogue with your provider with which meds might be best for each patient and how each person tolerates them throughout the treatment process.
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Even if I did, which I didn’t, what could possibly be wrong with using minerals, weights or other therapies before taking pharmaceutical injectable’s? I did both approaches (in reverse order 🙁 and I experienced a very long list of side effects from the medications. You mentioned “reporting” me, that’s funny!
I received an email from my specialty pharmacy saying if I was having severe bone or joint pain to see my doctor. I have been dealing with severe pain in my knees and shoulders for a few months now. I have scheduled an appointment, but am curious if anyone else has had these issues with Tymlos,
I have bad joint pain which started after 5 months of Forteo. I switched to a half dose of Tymlos and still have the pain. How do you know if other pain is bone pain? I have a lot of pain in my calves.