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Has anyone improved bone density without meds?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 25, 2023 | Replies (487)Comment receiving replies
That is pretty much what my endocrinologist warned me. What did you do? The olderdiva in the discussion group lists a number of natural remedies that have worked for her. My doctor thought Evenity would be best. The necrotic jaw concerns me, as does the description of what happens when one stops taking Evenity: it sounds like erosion of bone sets in, So it demands taking one of the other meds (Forteo or Tymlos).
Nevertheless, I am inclined to risk these things if the threat is that great. Not sure what I will do. I have an appointment in late August with the Endocrinologist.
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Tymlos and Forteo do not pose risks of necrotic jaw and are bone builders. I chose Tymlos because the pen has "clicks" for dosing so I ramped up to get my body adjusted to it, and had excellent gains even at 7 out of 8 clicks (my doc was okay with 8). Some take Evenity after Tymlos but you cannot do the other way around.
@lashu I don't believe anyone follows Evenity up with Forteo or Tymlos, but to "lock in" gains for many medications, Reclast is given. My doc is giving me a 20% dose of Reclast, then a half dose and then I can take a break with monitoring.
I am curious why so many docs are starting with Evenity!
Imagine being in the car, putting pants or a bathing suit on. That fractured 2-3 vertebrae with life long pain and disability. As I wrote, I was feeling strong and doing martial arts at the time.