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Replies to "I see you are on Forteo and my endocrinologist is stating I go on that as..."
I did the Forteo shots for two years (finished this spring). I found it basically painless and easy to do. I did the shots right before bed, and never noticed any side effects (thank goodness). After two years my bone density increased 12.5% in Spine and 5% in hips. My Endo had me follow up with a Reclast infusion, which I also have tolerated well. So good luck to you, and I hope your results are even better!
I get small and sometimes large pains in various parts of my body. My Endocrinologist suggested it could be Forteo and said to let him know if it continues (it is tapering off). Usually the pain don't last long though I had that one kept me awake most of the night. I have been doing Forteo for just about 7 weeks. I read somewhere it's like growing pains.