@pedsnurse61 until recently I hadn't heard many negatives about Evenity. I try to keep in mind that those who suffer side effects are more likely to post!
Evenity is, I believe, given in both arms, not the tummy.
The time limit has been lifted on Forteo, I read, and you could also consider Tymlos. I chose Tymlos because the dose is adjustable so I started low and ramped up.
If you were on Forteo, your bone quality may have improved even if density didn't, or at least I think about that to reassure myself.
I have 7 spinal fractures. Believe me, you want to prevent these! I was willing to endure quite a few side effects but luckily Tymlos has been more than tolerable. I guess I would say, think about the depression from being disabled, which is always a possibility for those of us with severe osteoporosis.
Thank you for the support and information. My concern is my Osteoporosis is in my hips and this medication ( Evenity) seems to target the spine more than the hips. I am not sure all the horrible side effects I have read about is worth it. I will ask my new Rheumatologist about Tymlos instead. Maybe I should get a second opinion before starting on Evenity. I have also read that Evenity should be given to people who have had fractures, which I have not had. As you can tell I am so confused. My new Rheumatologist didn't even mention that I would need a Cardio workup before putting me on this strong medicine, to me this is a red flag. As a retired RN this concerns me.