Has anyone been using Tymlos?
Has anyone been using Tymlos? I received devastating news that my bone density score is 4.6, much worse than my age of 72. Recommendation is Tymlos.
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I agree. Full stomach helps a lot. The few times I have been dizzy it’s because I haven’t eaten properly.
I used Tymlos for 2 years without any negative side effects, no nausea no dizziness, no pain. I was so nervous the first times I injected myself, but had no issues. I did follow for the first week the advice to sit still for about 5 minutes after injecting because I heard that might prevent dizziness,. After the first weeks I just got up and had no problems Everyone's body is different but I hope whatyou choose works for you.
If you don’t mind my asking, did you see results?
Thank you 🙂
I'm on Tymlos with with no issue, but I'm not petite nor do I have any medical background. Scan the comments as a few women have reduced their dosage and are much happier. Best wishes, Sarah
I was on Tymlos for over a year and I wanted to stay on it. I had no side effects and no change in my weight. Now I am on Evenity and the injections are painful when given to me. It's 2 injections on the same day once a month. Now I have more pain in my bones with Evenity.
To be clear, I suggested a long time ago that we can do a reduced dose in order to give our bodies time to adjust. Starting low enabled me to take Tymlos when a full dose was not possible.
However, the goal should be to get as close to a full dose as tolerable and there WILL be side effects for many of us, even at a partial dose. The key is whether they are tolerable, which they have been for me. Some will not be able to tolerate and some will do fine.
I did mostly 6 or 7 clicks of the pen out of 8 for a good part of my two year treatment and for the last months did the full 8. I had excellent gains (DEXA was before I got to full dose). So 3/4 dose is far better than nothing. Still, the goal is to ramp up as high as possible.
@mamaerl why did you change from Tymlos to Evenity?
None of my MD's would even give me Evenity after two years on Tymlos. They say there is no data yet.
I’m reaching the end of 3 months on Tymlos and currently at 7 clicks. The side effects are dissipating a bit. Will increase to 8 clicks when I start my new pen next week. The most distressing side effect is weight gain mostly in belly fat. Several women on Forteo have posted about their weight gain. Since the 2 drugs are similar I’m considering it a side effect
Hope it all goes well for you!