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@electii

I am 59 was a runner and trained with weights most of my life. I found out I have severe osteoporosis 2.8 in hips 3.6 in spine and 4 in forearm. The radiologist misread my scan 2 years ago and said I had osteopenia. In the past year I had spinal fusion surgery and am still recovering. I’m sure the steroid meds I was given for my back made the scans even worse. My doctor wants me to use Tymlos. The side effects sound horrible and I already live with weekly migraines and nausea from that. The doctor told me osteoporosis is 85% genetic and both my mother and grandmother had it. I am trying to find an alternative to Tymlos and am looking into Algacal, they guarantee your bone scans to increase. Has anyone heard of this working avoiding the drugs.

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@electii I have completed over 12 months on Tymlos, and like you, have had migraine all my adult life. Drug reactions and multiple allergies have been ongoing issues for me. Perhaps my experience might be helpful. I suffered a compression fracture of the L4 two years ago, and it became shockingly clear that I, an active high altitude hiker, had severe osteoporosis. ( spine 4, hip 3.5 ). If I hoped to regain an active life, something had to be done. My endocrinologist prescribed Forteo. Two weeks later I had to stop Forteo due to an allergic reaction. Providentially, at that time, Tymlos had just come on the market. It felt reckless to try such a new drug, but I did. Nearly 13 months later, I am successfully tolerating Tymlos. I had a mild headache (not migraine) for a few days after starting Tymlos. Now, I have a bit of fatigue, and for a short time after the injection I am aware of my pulse. The best side effect was evident when I had a DEXA after 5 months. I had a profound increase in bone density. I am so thankful, and glad I did not give in to my fears. I totally understand the devastation and fear that drug reactions bring. I hope to complete two years with Tymlos. I send my best to you and hope you will soon be running again.