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Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 3, 2023 | Replies (1084)Comment receiving replies
Hi Sue 225, Unfortunately, Prolia is not strong enough for me. It prevents further bone loss, but does not replace bone. My T score, at 4.6, is too severe to take Prolia. I must build bone loss and that only can be done, more quickly, through a risky drug like Forteo or Tymlos. Two doctors have recommended Tymlos and I will begin treatment as soon as the nurse shows us how use the injections. Also, I will continue with my functional medicine doctor and his treatment along with his bone supplements. My goal is to stay on Tymlos a short time, not the full 18 mos. Only time will tell. I hope your choice of Prolia will be successful! Osteoporosis is a misunderstood medical condition by doctors and patients alike!
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Hello Curlylocks, My Endo has also recommended Forteo or Tymlos for me; however, I am very afraid of the side effects and reports of bone cancer in rats. Can you tell me how it's going for you thus far on one of these drugs? What has your doctor told you about reports of bone cancer? My T score is 4.2.
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Hi @curlylocks . The Prolia is working. It has allowed me to build bone (by slowing down the chewing up of bone by the osteoclasts: my version of the medical explanation). My bone density after one year on Prolia increased 11.5 % in the spine (I was something like-3.3 or 3.4 and similar in the hip. My endocrinologist also wanted me on Forteo to be followed with Prolia. But I said I'd prefer Prolia and now she seems quite happy with the results.