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Can't decide which drug to take.

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 12, 2025 | Replies (46)

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Your info so helpful. My Tscores were very bad, -4's and maybe beyond, I'd have to look them up again. You've given me hope. My memory not so hot at 85. Had a CBC lately and calcium was 9.3 which that cancer doc said fine. I'm coping with a probable compression fracture today, will see my FNP Wednesday this week, probably send for xray to determine what. I don't like these drugs but I know I need one and Tymlos seems most suitable for me, being allergic to bisphosphonates and after 2 TIA's. I'm just afraid of injection daily. I'm 5'2" and 101 lbs, with an elder's pot but appendix scar of old, so not a lot of room. I bruise easily and heal slowly. Such a drag! I really need a good endocrinologist but they're over an hour away and hard to get appts with and all have different opinions, so I think I'm stuck w my own judgment on drug choice. I've heard the Tymlos company is helpful w zoom appts and pretty good advice.

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There is plenty of room. The needle is so very small you can hardly see it. About the size of a single eyelash…
Beta quilt or blanket with your favorite pillow stay seated for about 15 minutes lay down if you feel like it. Have some toast with jam or something not too rich (no calcium) about half hour after. Find an old movie or something funny to watch…before you know it the initial effects pass.
I got a lot of encouragement on this forum from some wonderful people who have been through so much. It really helped me. I’m in a very rural area as well. Do you have any one who can join you for the first few times to help? That can be very good just having someone there.
I’m no expert I’m new at this too…I’m lucky to have a husband who has some knowledge…