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Compression fracture in my back
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4 9:57am | Replies (47)Comment receiving replies
I have been on Forte for almost 2 years. It is my understanding that when 2 years is over, l immediately need to continue with another medication and discontinue the Teriperitide. I do not want to take anything. Bridgewalker
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My Endo, who put me on FORTEO says Alendronate is needed to lock in the gains from FORTEO. My understanding, and I'm not sure if this timeline is accurate, is that you need at least 2 years of Alendronate. As far as I've experienced, I've have not noticed any side effects from taking it.
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@mysophiecat986, you really have about a month before you "need" to start another medication. I can pretty well guarantee that none of us want to take anything.
After a month your bones will start the process of returning to baseline which is thought to take a year or so. But look, you've saved yourself three years, by then, of bone loss. We have to say--well done. And if you at baseline decide to take Forteo again, your response the second time will be as robust as the first.
Unlike your sophie, I'm a scardycat. I'd rather fight osteoporosis than spend my days fighting pain, plus I don't want to slow down. Some people don't fracture. I pray that you are one of those.