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Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (1084)
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@mj20

Thanks, Windy Shores. Its soooo hard to know what to do, and it's making me crazy. I've been trying to make this decision for months. My doctor thought it was a good alternative plan, so I decided to go with it. It's one infusion once a year for two years. I have stomach issues and continuous lung issues. For the past year , I've been through three bronchoscopies, 19 days of 12 infusion syringes a day for lung infections, and the list goes on and on
, so I just tried to make the right decision, that would be the easiest on me. Sorry if I'm venting, but it's all too much. You know how it feels when you get to that place? I'm sorry to hear about your fractures. They sound terrible. Well, thanks for your reply. You are really a kind person.

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Chris Trout, Volunteer Mentor | @artscaping | Oct 4, 2022

Good evening @mj20 I haven't had a chance to say "Hello". I am the mentor working with this new group, Osteoporosis & Bone Health. I am so glad we have our own group and our own space now. And thanks to you also @windyshores. You truly are a kind and helpful person with lots of experience.

I think I too would run the other way if I had to have 12 injections a day for 19 days. However, I did two years of Tymlos without a whimper. Why? My body can't handle large doses that are supposed to last a month or 6 months or even a year. When I calculate the half-life of the dosage, I realize why my tolerance difficulties come in the first half. I am simply way overdosed. So daily injections (gentle, minimal ones) are perfect for me.

Good luck with your decision outcome. It is great that as we live longer, we now have medications that help our bones stay strong. Please drop in and share how you are doing. That is the way we can all help each other.

May you be safe, protected, and free from inner and outer harm.
Chris

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