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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jul 25 12:28pm | Replies (63)

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@calofmichigan My abdomen got fatter from belly shots. I asked my MD and he said okay to inject in thighs. Now a clinical educator called me today and said better absorbed if injected in the abdomen....I'd prefer to inject in the fat of my thighs. The educator wouldn't comment on why Forteo a similar drug is allowed in the thighs. Does anyone have any documented information that absorption of Tymlos is optimum in the abdomen. I'm thinking maybe it was only studied in the abdomen but the educator wouldn't commit to that. TY

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@lightlifts I asked about thigh injection, speaking with a patient coordinator at my specialty pharmacy. I have difficulty injecting in the tummy and experienced a large hematoma after an injection. The coordinator told me that it was off-label which is why Radius won't address it. My doctor did not give me a thumbs-down when I discussed it with her. No one mentioned lesser absorption being an issue with the thigh. I have far less fat in my thighs than in my tummy and a lot of spider veins that need to be avoided. I think it should depend on which site offers you the better access. If you inject in your thigh be careful to avoid veins and/or muscle.