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How do you ever choose which med?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 19 5:47pm | Replies (47)

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Wow! I know how you are feeling! I am 69 and my dexa in February was bad news! The worst was my left hip at -4.10 (the rest were -3.40 spine, -3.30 right hip etc.). UGH!
I am terrified of all the bone drugs! Everything I've read so far is no-go for me! My endocrinologist has suggested Tymlos or Forteo. I don't see myself injecting a drug daily that will cost more than my rent, and could cause terrible side effects, so we'll see how it goes at my next meeting with her.
The osteoporosis had been coming on for quite a few years, I just didn't see it, and none of my doctors said anything! I had a PA notice that I'd lost an inch of height (4 years ago) and she said, "Oh, that's normal!" I also had two implants (teeth) fall out, but did anyone warn me about osteoporosis? I really wish they had said something!

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Are you on original Medicare and a supplemental insurance.

@magicwoo I sympathize with you. I am 76 and my DEXA in my spine is -4.1 and -2.7 in my hips. I am not taking any bone medications because I am also afraid of them. Tymlos and Forto are not options for me due to parathyroid issues. I haven't lost any height though or had any fractures.