Good afternoon @lilypaws. Thank you for updating us on your choice for help with osteoporosis. Would you please tell us why you chose Tymlos? Did you have any side effects? Regarding the cost, you are correct, Forteo is more "spendy". Because of COVID-19, my endocrinologist increased the dosage to 3 months so I would not have trouble getting it. Then my pharmacist helped me find a specialty pharmacy that was not as expensive. Have you had help with some price checking?

And now for your second statement about the complex surgery you are scheduling, you sound ready and understand the recovery that will be required. Will your time with Tymlos be helpful for the fusions? My surgeon was quite adamant about staying in a brace for 3 months to ensure that the fusion had every chance to be more secure. That was a very long time for me. However, I did it....even slept in it except for one night when I just lost it and threw the darn thing across the bedroom.

I hope you are pleased with the results. It was great to be able to sleep and walk and sit without constant pain. I would like to put you on "Chris's list" so that I can check in with you as things progress. Would that be appropriate? It is also so important that other members know your story. That is how we all learn, by sharing.

May you be free of suffering and the causes of suffering.
Chris