@sebutler May I ask how you fared on Tymlos? My rheumatologist is pushing that one on me.

I took Alendronate (fosamax) for four years and never had a single issue. Everyone is different, of course, but I’ll share what I did. I think it helped a lot.

I was reticent to go on it because my mom and aunt (her sis) both had to stop taking it due to stomach pain. But I do wonder if perhaps they didn’t follow the instructions on the drug.

It’s taken on an empty stomach. You’re not supposed to lie down or eat for 30 minutes after you take it.

I wanted it to work, and it did, for a long while. So upon waking, I’d take it with a glass of water. I’d feed the cat, make the coffee, and then I’d pop in my earbuds and settle in on my sofa and do a 20-30 minute guided meditation on YouTube.

When I was in chemo more than 20 years ago, I’d envision the drip was coursing through my body, wiping out cancer cells and leaving fresh, clean cells in its wake. And so I did with the Alendronate too.

I was drawn to the chakra meditations. They helped a lot.

By the end, the 30 minutes was up, I felt amazing, and then I could continue with my day.

Everyone has their way of dealing with these medications which can be frightening. The good thing about fosamax is that if you do experience unpleasant side effects, you can stop it easily.

If you feel the overall delivery is easier and more convenient for you, perhaps you can try the Reclast first, and keep Fosamax as your Plan B.

Best wishes to you. And big congrats on your brand new bone growth! That’s something to celebrate!