@yvettemas1948 I am in the exact same place as you are. My ciropractor and my endocrinologist have recommended Evevity because it seems to be most effective on spinal and hip areas. I too would like some feedback back on this drug!

@yvettemas1948 Hi Yvette, I did a year of Evenity, best expected outcomes (17% increase in spine) and no side effects other than site soreness after the injections. My understanding is that Evenity is the best anabolic agent right now, slightly better than Tymlos (though this is also very good, not great if your wrists are bad), and Forteo.

So if you can get it and it's mostly covered by insurance, I would go for it.
Best of luck, Roisin

@yvettemas1948 Check out the Mayo chat "Evenity Side Effects". I did 10 months and it greatly improved my spine from -3.8 to -2.1. However, it was not without side effects that many do not suffer but I did. I had muscle, joint, bone pain that I had never had before. After stopping and switching to Actonel as you have to do something after taking Evenity, the pains/aches did subside over several months. I would consider less than a year of Evenity but check with a medical professional as I did read that the best bone building results occur in the firs 6-7 months? Is this true? idk! So many decisions but we all want to stay as mobile and strong as possible. I, too, had never taken meds much at all and grew up on an occasional aspirin and Pepto Bismol!;-) Wishing you the best but do something and stop if adverse reactions are too much. You know your body best! I don't think I regret taking Evenity but it's taken me awhile to say even that! Have a DEXA next month, two years out, so will be curious to see what is happening.

@yvettemas1948 - I reluctantly started the Evenity course of injections after a lot of pressure from 2 drs. Like you, I've rarely taken anything but the occasional aspirin or antibiotic when needed. I do take some vitamins/supplements as recommended by an integrative dr.

However, as soon as the year is over, I plan to start taking the over-the-counter mineral Strontium Citrate (not to be confused w/other forms of strontium used in the UK). I've read many encouraging first-hand success stories from users on Inspire.com as well as medical publications.

There's a physician-sold line of vitamins/supplements called OrthoMolecular products (top of the line, guaranteed efficacy, expensive, sometimes available at a compound pharmacy). When I discovered that they also sell a product called Strontium I read thru the Benefit Sheet provided where it cited studies done on this mineral. This info validated everything else I had already researched, but was sort of the icing on the cake for me.

I've never been on any other bone drug. I've had most of the side effects that are listed w/Evenity (headaches, hair loss, bone ache, etc)...none of which I had before. Unless these side effects become adverse reactions, I plan to finish the course. In the meantime, I'm increasing my exercises & hormones designed for bone health.

Strontium citrate is a very inexpensive mineral without the hefty price tag of OrthoMolecular products. Look for ones that have the least amount of additives.

Blessings on your journey!