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Building bone before massive spinal surgery
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@ibarrow Simply an FYI, as I am not medically trained...just sharing what my ortho recently shared with me: All of the spine specialists in their group prefer and use Tymlos. I simply share this, so you may include that option in your discussion with the spine specialist you eventually land with. I believe you have been on a bisphosphonate previously, which may suppress some of your anabolic bone building meds for a bit. If that is correct, you may also want to speak with your spine surgeon as well about that. Best wishes to you!
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@cathyf31 Thank you for this very helpful information. Unfortunately, Tymlos is not covered by my Medicare Part D drug plan, but I may be able to change to a plan that covers it next year. I understand that Tymlos or Forteo are better for spinal fusion, but I'm not positive surgery will be recommended. At the same time, I am very concerned about protecting my spine from another compression fracture, and Evenity has better odds of doing that faster. I do not see my first spine surgeon until October, and his MA said he does not have a preference as long as I am on something. If anyone else has any thoughts, please chime in!