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Effect of epidurals on bone density

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 22 5:02pm | Replies (24)

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@curlylocks7 thank you yes, asking first this time exactly what is in the proposed injection and systemic or localized effects on bone. It is possible all epidurals are not alike. Trying to break it all down, no pun intended. Was on Forteo for two years followed by a year from infusion based Reclast to maintain the gain. I really don’t know if my response to Forteo was blunted a bit. The question is worth asking. This seems to be an area of differing medical opinions. The Tymlos will be once per month at a provider office or center, if covered by insurance. Working with a recertification. It is worth noting that there is some degree of cardiac risk w Tymlos to balance against the falling risk. So I must be more careful w diet, etc.

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@skdooley1 mistaken the new one will be Evenity

@skdooley1 Wow, I was on Tymlos daily and the side effect Wake Baptist was most concerned was bone cancer. There was no mention of cardiac risk. However, I was told that if I didn't take Tymlos daily, my bones were so thin, the osteoporotic model demonstrating bone loss showed better bones than I had. It would only take one fall and that scared me. To cover all bases, I would definitely ask about the strength of steroid epidural and then check with the doctor treating you for osteoporosis.