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Good evening @greyfox914,
I can understand why you are disheartened. I faced the same situation. I started Prolia after two years on Tymlos because I was not given any other options. I did not have it easy with pain in my gums and jaws.
Like you, I am not fond of any pharmaceuticals and stay away from OTC medications. I ended up with help from my new endocrinologist at Mayo Clinic to help me through the process of letting go of Prolia. I actually started the new medication on what would have been the second year of Prolia. So far....no side effects in the ensuing six months.
The fear of fractures just worried me no end. However, it's a new year and I am feeling more hopeful.
When is your endocrinology appointment?
May you be safe, free, and protected from inner and outer harm.
Chris
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May I ask what medication you started in place of the Prolia?
Thank you for responding with a thoughtful reply.
The earliest I could get an endocrinologist appointment is February 16, and am supposed to have my second shot February 28. I'm expecting a full-court press to continue with Prolia because I am at high risk according to my orthopedic. I know that I am easily persuaded and may have trusted the orthopedic more than I should have. I recall her saying that I couldn't get another bone scan until August 2023, but she "guessed" my T score would be around -3.7. My previous confirmed score was -3.4 in August 20, 2021. Even with all the bone building exercises, extra calcium, vitamin D and other supplements to strengthen my body, I believed her and took the first Prolia shot! So I'm angry with myself which is not helpful, but I need a way out. What is the alternate medication that you were given?
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I’m having my second Prolia injection today. I talked to my endocrinologist yesterday and she feels I need to do this because of my high risk. I’ve been in a lot of joint pain and have other health issues. Yet I’m told it doesn’t matter. Get the injection anyway. So, I will get the injection today and hopefully I will be ok. I’m so discouraged to think the health professionals are not listening. I’m in terrible joint pain and yet they seem to be saying so what….just keep having joint pain because it’s the best thing you can do for yourself. I just don’t understand.