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Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?
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I am using Reclast for now because it is working. When it stops working, I intend to start Tymlos. My lumbar spine had a bone density of -4.5 2 and a half years ago. I can't take oral bisphosphates so 4 months later, I had an infusion of Reclast. A year after my infusion, I improved my femoral neck which is now at ostepenia and my hips improved. My lumbar spine improved to -4.2. I am due for another bone density test in a month. I am anxious to see what it is at. This past year, I have worked out at a gym an hour a day rowing, walking and weight lifting. I added Vitamin K2 to my vitamins. I will update this next month to let you know if it is working!
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I have read in some studies that using Reclast before Tymlos makes the Tymlos less effective. Reclast suppresses bone turnover so it is possible that Tymlos then grows bone starting with a base line of lower quality bone. At least that is the idea. The stupid thing is that insurance companies require you to fail another drug or have a fracture before getting approval for Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity. For Tymlos, there is a Radius Assist program that you can access by calling Tymlos Together. The form is on the Radius site but Tymlos Together reps can guide you. Your income needs to be below a certain limit to get help.