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@lynn59 How were you able to get Forteo/teriparatide without having a fracture? People I have heard from said that they cannot get that bone-building anabolic until they have an osteoporosis related fracture, so it would be very interesting to compare your experience.

BTW, you might be interested in this 2024 retrospective study that someone else on this forum originally linked that shows good results with following Forteo/teriparatide with Evenity/romosozumab.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11601723/
Excerpt: "Regarding therapy switching between bone-forming agents, this study suggests that transitioning from teriparatide to romosozumab increases BMD more effectively than transitioning in the opposite sequence."

After blindly accepting alendronate for 18 months I discontinued it and started doing BHRT and LIFTMOR type exercise. Hoping that additional medications are many years off for me, but I want to learn now.

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@kfhoz I found an endocrinologist who understood how active I am. At first, she wanted to follow textbook recommendations, but I told her I am an avid downhill skier, who skiis off-piste in the glades and cliffs in British Columbia and I had no intention of stopping. She said …. Oh my, we do need to build your bones then:)

You have to advocate for yourself …. and be prepared to pay out-of-pocket if necessary. I told her many people spend money to renovate their kitchen, why wouldn’t I spend money to renovate my skeleton. Luckily, she was still able to help me get it funded.

Thank you for the information on following with Evenity, but I’m happy with the normal sequence of teraparatide followed by zoldronic acid. I responded well, so I don’t feel the need to add another layer of drugs into my system, at this point … if Evenity is conclusively proven not to affect the heart, then I may consider it if I cannot maintain my current numbers with heavy weightlifting, nutrition and supplements:)

Good luck in your journey. This forum is the best. I learned so much from so many people and I very grateful for the opportunity to share experiences. Reach out anytime:)