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My Experience on Evenity for Treating Osteoporosis
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@dnanduca. Good for you.....this is a great message that you have shared with the Osteoporosis Support Group. It is encouraging when a patient digs in and learns as much as she can about the condition and the options for treating it. We know that our medical professionals are well-trained and honorably certified. However, there is no possible way they can learn enough about your medical history and your current condition to make 100% sure that the perfect medication is chosen.
You are the one that remembers a long-ago situation that revealed a potential allergic
reaction. You are the one who has anxiously waited for clinical test results to be available.
Thank you also for sharing yours right away. Evenity is mentioned as a fast bone growth solution. Was that a factor in your decision?
@kirstenlheld And good evening to you. Thanks for acknowledging the help you have received from members who shared their experiences on Connect. Are you working on your list of questions and issues for your endocrinologist? Stay with us.....we will be "listening".
May you both be healthy and whole.
Chris
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Chris,
I was very reluctant to try any medications. I am a fit 69 year old who thought diet and exercise would avoid potential breaks. After losing 1.25 inches in height, I realized it wasn’t a great plan. I met with my endocrinologist several months ago who was aware of my reluctance. She scheduled a future appointment to give me time to consider the options. After spending many hours researching and listening, I discussed my findings with the doctor. Fortunately, she agreed with the findings. I started Evenity because it currently provides the best building bone opportunity for me. My concern now is what will I do at the end of the year to maintain the bone quality. I’m reluctant to start Prolia at my age and their is evidence that I may be allergic to Fosamax. I found an interesting comment made by a university professor. She said there is a thought in the community the Evenity should be used first to build bone then at the end of the year use Fosamax. She didn’t believe insurance companies may not approve the approach.