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Tymlos, then Evenity, then Reclast?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jan 14 9:58am | Replies (16)Comment receiving replies
Thanks all--this forum is really helpful. My "endrocrinologist" is an advanced practice nurse who specializes in rheumatology. She seems to really know what she is doing, and is great about laying out options and being flexible about which we pick. She also is familiar with the pitfalls of insurance. She recommended going to Reclast directly after Tymlos, but I was interested in talking about trying Evenity first. She told me that insurance might not agree, worked out a couple of alternatives if they didn't, and then we went ahead with trying Evenity (insurance approved).
I have to say that in general I like working with APNs and PAs more than with physicians--if they have experience, they know what they are doing but seem to be less stuck on their own preferences and are trained to be better listeners.
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@janism , I am on the same path as you. Currently on Tymlos (at my 18th month), plan to take it for two years, then fight with insurance for Evenity approval before moving to Reclast to lock in gains.
I'm also working with a PA and totally agree that many RNs and PAs are better listeners and more patient-centered. Any tips for how yours got Evenity approved? I am 56 and want to build more bone before locking in gains, but anticipate insurance resistance because I have moved to "just" having osteopenia now. My osteoporosis is progressive, but the concern is that my T-scores will currently look too good for Evenity approval.
Best of luck to you on your journey, and please keep posting updates. I will share my final DEXA results when I get them, too.
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Oh--and yes, we'll have a dexa when I'm done with the Evenity, so we'll see how it went.