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Doug Lucas and Algaecal Plus???

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Oct 11 9:56am | Replies (57)

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@gravity3 I don't know what my insurance would cover, actually, since this is my first year on Medicare. I want to hold on to any gains from Evenity, in the safest way possible, and when I read about bisphosphonates, they all look like a bad bet, to me. It's a conundrum.

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@callmekate - My plan is the same: finish my last 4 months Evenity injections & then move on to strontium citrate a month after the last injection. I have spent 8 months of research on this forum as well as Inspire & have read numerous medical publications. I've been on a low-dose form of vaginal estrogen for several yrs, but about a yr ago the dr modified the dosage to hopefully address OP. I have read almost as many articles & medical publications stating that estrogen also improves bone density.

I've been rehearsing my script for the dr's appt next month where she will propose the follow-up drug. I just want to give my body a break & see what impact BHRT & SC & increased exercise will have on my bones. The dr did order the bone turnover markers before she started me on Evenity. I will request that they be ordered again...perhaps 6 mo after the last Evenity injection to see whether I'm gaining or losing density. I have an HMO version of Medicare & both Evenity & the initial bone turnover markers were approved without any hassle.

I very reluctantly went on Evenity (no prior drugs or fractures). I should have done my homework first. However, if there are significant gains, then it gives me a stronger starting point from which to work.

I will watch this thread to see if you post your progress. ~Blessings!