Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

I understand what you mean about new drugs. My Endocrinologist put me on Forteo. It's been around for at least 20 years so I feel fairly comfortable. I believe they all have side effects. Any time a Dr. is working for a company and recommending their product I would want to know why, esp. on a new drug.

I see you are on Forteo and my endocrinologist is stating I go on that as well how far along are you on the injections and have you experienced any side effects so far, thank you!

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.

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 am taking Evenity and have terrible, terrible osteoporosis and scoliosis and have had 10 shots 2 shots every month so actually 20 shots and have had NO SIDE EFFECTS NO SIDE EFFECTS. After I take a bone scan I will let you all know my old and new scores. Anyone is welcome to contact me.

Thanks so much for sharing your Forteo experience. There are so many members who can benefit when you choose to share your knowledge, even if they do not respond.

Chris

@artscaping Very true as also in the osteo treatment decision. Still there as I have had mostly severe, adverse reactions to medications I am filled to overflowing with hesitation. I have heard both sides as to treatment. Without a doubt still in a limbo. Endeavoring to find an Endo doc that is willing to discuss things. Thus far only men who have been impatient and to speak bluntly-are JERKS!!

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.

Mayo Clinic Jacksonville gave me names of Mayo alumni in my area and I found a terrific endocrinologist.

Absolutely not. Aging along with cancer doesn't help growing old gracefully. But I will be 74 In January and am glad I get up every morning.