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Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Jun 4 11:43pm | Replies (661)Comment receiving replies
Try to get Tymlos because the pens have clicks. Full dose is 8 clicks but you can start at 2 and work up. That eliminates a lot of the anxiety about starting a med. Forteo does not have that ability to do a partial dose (unless they have changed the pens since I tried it years ago). I am also really sensitive to meds. I waited too long and had some fractures that were so painful.
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I tried Forteo 5 years ago, but vertigo was non-stop & had to quit. Next I used Prolia for 3 years, but had to stop after developing MRONJ (jaw bone destruction). Now I am 2 months into using Tymlos. A full dose is '8' clicks, but I started at 1/2 dose, '4' clicks, & so far have only been able to work my way up to '6' clicks. My Doctor tells me '6' clicks is enough to assist bone growth. I take the shot just before bed to sleep off most of the 'tired/dizzy' side effects, but somedays I still have extreme vertigo the next day. Then I alternate '5' clicks one night, '6' clicks next night for a few nights until I feel better. Hoping to keep going on this regimen, along with bone strengthening exercises to improved bone health. Good Luck to everyone on your own individual journey!