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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (1084)
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@windyshores

I am not sure I would medicate at -2.5, but at -1.5 definitely not. @artscaping did insurance cover Tymlos because of the wrist fracture? I have a friend who fractured her wrist with a score of -2.9 and she is not on meds. I think once folks are osteoporotic, meds should be considered but if not severe there is an argument to wait. For osteopenic scores like -1.5 I am surprised any doc would prescribe meds.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Jul 18, 2022

Hi there @windyshores, unfortunately, insurance did not cover Tymlos significantly.......at least not as you received. I think it ended up averaging about $200-$300 a month. Also, there was no wrist fracture.....it just didn't score well. I have titanium boxes in my cervical spine so....Dexa scans cannot be done there.

I sure was surprised to hear the comments from my Mayo endocrinologist about not having significant enough evidence to begin medication. However, being positive.......we just move forward.
Thanks for your response.
Chris

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