Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?

@arlene7
Did you get a chance to read my reply?
The medicine will cost me $490/mo. I found out yesterday
Please update us with your current assessment thank you

@laura1961 thank you Laura. the bone specialist just called me again. She wants my answer in a week. She said if I can't do Evenity she'd start me on Reclast. She keeps saying she doesn't want to see me have another fracture & my numbers aren't good. -5 in wrists. -3+ and -4 in others. She said 'for 12 months'. Then on to something else for another year. I'm 72.5. No caregiver except husband should anything happen. The NP understands my feelings even with the heart disease factor on my end. I'm so confused. If I hadn't picked my dog up off the couch without bending my knees it never would have happened (compression fracture in Aug) worse pain I've ever felt. Did it to myself.

@laura1961 If you don’t mind my asking, how are you managing your osteoporosis? Have you made improvements in your density?

@passerby
I did....Because I go to an infusion center for injections, it is covered by Medicare Part B and co-insurance (after a deductible of $257), therefore, my cost is $0.

My honest opinion is that it all depends on each individual's specific situation, medically and financially. My family has a history of heart disease, but fortunately, I have been managing my high cholesterol for years and have tried to maintain a healthy diet, etc. When I decided to take Evenity, I spoke with my cardiologist, who had treated both my parents as well, and he agreed I should take it. Therefore, it made my decision easier. Yes, I was afraid of the side effects; however, I felt I should try. Evenity did help my bones, so it worked for me. Hoping my second go-around with Evenity will be successful as well.

Please let me know if you would like more information.

@beachesanddreams I dont know I haven't had a BD test for probably nearly 2yrs, it could be due. I have been spending so much time trying to research the seizure drugs. I was told by the Exercise Physiologist that my fractures will heal. I am trying to build up to exercises every 2nd day again. Will have to check when they are due, they are not good I know that. I have also just started 4-5 Prunes a day the Drs are now talking about.

@laura1961 The news on prunes was a surprise to me, but an easy thing to work into my diet every day.

We can all only do what we can. Certain health issues can become overwhelming, and it can be very difficult.

I learned it’s best to prioritize your care; do the thing that is most concerning to you first. That took a lot of the stress off my mind. It sounds like you’re doing that too.

Wishing you wellness and wellbeing…✨