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My Experience on Evenity for Treating Osteoporosis
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Hi, I'm Connie, 74 yrs. old & have severe Osteoporosis. Fosamax wasn't working well enough and was suggested I go on Evenity for one year then they'll give me the IV reclast. Evenity has a big side effect of "Strokes" which is a huge concern. I have a healthy heart, so why do I want to risk my heart health? But do I want to risk falling and shattering a hip? So I've elected to try Evenity. I'm trying to be positive, but don't want to spend a year worrying about heart failure at some level. I'm glad I found this blog, other people's thoughts have eased my mind. Also, I'm having further conversations with my endocrinologist to see how they're going to monitor me throughout the year; a little hand holding will help....plus a lot of prayers. Thank you
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I just finished my 1 year Evenity treatment. No side effects and no heart issues. I also have a healthy heart. Osteoporosis needs treatment. Fractures are worse than any side effect you can have as far as my opinion is concerned. Im waiting on my DEXA scan and than Ill start on Prolia. Im here for support if you need it. I just had 2 sore arms for a day or so and no other effects to speak of. Ill post my new scan results here when I get them on June 24
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Good evening Connie. I am in exactly the same place. I did two years of Tymlos without any side effects and my scores went down to Osteopenia. And then I came to a curve in the road. I am highly allergic to bisphosphonates. When I first started I was given Boniva. Within a month, I had to stop it and turn to Tymlos. Now, the only option that is not bisphosphonate is Prolia.
The side effects have been disturbing. I have had dental specialists review my X-rays and everything is fine. And if I do need dental work in the future, I can stop Prolia for a few weeks, then go back to Prolia. At least that is their recommendation. My question is this. How do you stop for a few weeks when Prolia is a twice a year injection?
Still searching for answers and perhaps a new option. Let's hold hands with each other on this complicated journey. What is your major concern?
May you be safe, protected, and free from inner and outer harm.
Chris