FORTEO to prevent bone fractures

Posted by mc27 @marciaconrad, Jun 24 1:26pm

Is anyone here using FORTEO or has used it within the last 2 years?

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I don't like the Forteo pen as much as the Tymlos one. I always have drops on the needle with Forteo after my injection. I have no problem with the Tymlos pen.

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Interesting that these companies use a variety of auto injectors and it certainly makes a difference when you to have to self administer. Thanks so much for the information. I really appreciate it!

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I was on Forteo for 2 years and finished up Sept 30 of 2023.

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I take calcium chewables. I had weightloss surgery 2013, and I still have a small stomach, about the size of a walnut, and only 3 feet of small intestines. Chewables are also taken with a small snack and my enzymes. Have you been tested for how much enzymes you still make? EPI or Exo Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency. It's a stool test. This test and diagnosis has found its way to Primary Care and Emergency Medical Professionals. The manufacture of the enzymes has a lot of information on their website (Abbvie). If you aren't on Medicare, you may qualify for free vitamins through the manufacture, It's a blessing. Surgeon prefers me to take everything at 200% It's not bad tasting. I picked a popular seller on Amazon, and I can get 1-2 days delivery and it's consistent. (Berimelts).
2 daily vitamins chewable ~ (may be) free from the manufacture using their patient portal
3 Calcium chewables (every 3 hours for me). $20 / 30 days
1 B12 should be the disolving kind and go under your tongue $20 / 90 days $6.50 / 30 days
1 Iron chewable (every other day) $10 / 90 days or $3.65 / 30 days
=================== $45 / month But I get the bigger bottle or count, and you'll see your price per day coming down. Hope some of this was helpful

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Hi Julie,

I have not been tested for enzyme production but will ask at my next annual exam. Thanks for the information. Do you need enzymes due to the surgery or just how your body absorbs calcium?

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I took alendronate (Fosamax) about 4 years ago and considering other medications when the positive response I initially had declines. I'm curious how well Forteo worked for folks and if they were able to improve their T-scores.

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Forteo worked well for me. I don't have the info in front of me but my Endo was happy with the results.

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I don't like the Forteo pen as much as the Tymlos one. I always have drops on the needle with Forteo after my injection. I have no problem with the Tymlos pen.

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Leave it in a little longer. Also, push the plunger a little slower

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Leave it in a little longer. Also, push the plunger a little slower

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I do leave it in for a long time, but I push it in fast. I'll try to slow down. Thanks

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I do leave it in for a long time, but I push it in fast. I'll try to slow down. Thanks

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I use a Tymlos pen. After I push it in and press the button, I count to ten, then remove.

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I do leave it in for a long time, but I push it in fast. I'll try to slow down. Thanks

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I've tried everything. Longer needle, leave it in longer, push it in slower, twist it before pulling out, during pulling out. Still, and always that tiny glistening drop. Now that I'm complaining there is always a mm left in the pen when the plunger won't draw anymore. I've tried smashing the mechanism that blocks the advance. Pens are almost indestructible. No luck, yet. Ikel?

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I've tried everything. Longer needle, leave it in longer, push it in slower, twist it before pulling out, during pulling out. Still, and always that tiny glistening drop. Now that I'm complaining there is always a mm left in the pen when the plunger won't draw anymore. I've tried smashing the mechanism that blocks the advance. Pens are almost indestructible. No luck, yet. Ikel?

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I always have a little drop on the needle. No big deal. And there's always some left in the pen after 28 days. I just figured that was normal. Trying not to stress over it.

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I always have a little drop on the needle. No big deal. And there's always some left in the pen after 28 days. I just figured that was normal. Trying not to stress over it.

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A little drop on the needle is normal. And, the pen holds a few days' extra medicine, so there will be some left over.

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