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Help finding HRT over 10 years post menopause
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: 18 hours ago | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
@leeosteo I am sorry to hear about the difficulty u r having getting a script for HRT. I am 67 and also had difficulty. My gynecologist finally agreed so I am thinking that would be ur best bet. I read that u were on Forteo and I was recently prescribed Forteo but I am so afraid of the side effects. Can I ask if u experienced any bad side effects from it. I have heard that many people gain 10 to 40 lbs I their stomach and it is difficult to lose. My osteoporosis is very severe and I just dont know what to do. Thank u and hopefully u will be able to get an HRT prescription from ur gynecologist. Wishing u good luck and healthy bones!
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@goseve , Hi. The first two weeks on Forteo (brand) I was a little dizzy but no issues after that. The dizziness was not enough to disrupt my day. I was concerned with injecting myself everyday for 2 years and wondering how I'd do that. It became very easy like brushing my teeth (:->). I did gain a little in my abdomen but nothing I couldn't manage. Weight gain was 1-2 pounds. My abdomen went down within 2 weeks after stopping.
When you finish Forteo you need to follow with another med to lock in the gains. My endo recommended Reclast. I was very nervous with Reclast but finally agreed with my endo that this was the best follow on med for me. I had no issues with it. My endo did recommend hydrating well 2-3 days prior, during the infusion, and a few days after the infusion as well as tylenol day of infusion and 1-2 days after.
How did you finally get your gyn to agree to hrt?
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I used forteo for two years. No noticeable side effects. Moderate results.
Try a functional medicine provider if you are having difficulty with bhrt/hrt.