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Significant osteoporosis: I need a bone plan

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 27 8:02pm | Replies (117)

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Good evening @heyhey and @hopeful33250, I want to include Theresa in our chat since we all are on the same hunt for answers. So where are we tonight? Unfortunately, I was unable to find product comparative research. All of the studies so far appear to have been placebo comparative. There are some clinical studies underway and so far the improvement to be found in actual bone density doesn't appear to vary that much from Forteo to Tymlos It is hard to line up women/men with similar presenting issues....everyone is so different.

The reason for a 2 year limit on the bone building twosome....Forteo and , is because after two years the improvement achieved flattens out and the osteoporosis situation reverses itself. My endocrinologist suggested that we stop at 18 months so that we would have longer to find a viable candida for the next step, preserving the progress. As you recall...I am severely allergic to the biosophonates. I am also moving very quickly toward 79 years old. My expectations may pale by comparison to what yours are likely to be at 20 years younger and physically active.

Let's just all keep searching and sharing. You can start @heyhey. Where do we go from here?

May you have contentment and ease.
Chris

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Thank you. I used Google Scholar for the first time, from a recommendation on this thread. Its EXACTLY what I need, I really need to feel informed, even if there is a lot that can not be known. I really think Tymlos is my preferred drug, if my endocrinologist agrees and -- the big one - if my insurer will pay for it. I was wondering if anyone has used "Prescription Hope" which seems to provide brand name drugs through discounts. Also wondering if anyone has used an overseas pharmacy to fill Tymlos. Maybe Canada, Mexico or further (I have travelled in Americas, thought maybe Panama would be a place to safely shop for brand name drugs. )

I believe the two-year limit for Forteo and Tymlos is because of the danger of osteosarcoma (bone cancer) for longer than two years.