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@pennykj if you watch Dr. Ben Leder's video on Sequencing and Combinations or read Keith McCormick's book "Great Bones," it is suggested that we do bone builders before the anti-resorptives.

If your doc wants Prolia you might ask about the best sequence of meds and whether Forteo, Tymlos or Evenity might be the best first choice. I am noticing so many docs are prescribing Evenity instead of the other two! I chose Tymlos because the pen dose is adjustable and I could ramp up slowly. I did not do a full dose until month 22 and still had excellent gains.

I would also ask the doc how they expect you to get off Prolia. The transition to Reclast is very tricky in terms of timing with a need for testing of CTX. This is also covered in McCormick's book which might be available in your library. My docs won't use Prolia unless every other drug is not possible.

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Thank you for your response. I am currently reading Dr. McCormick's book, which I purchased from Amazon.

At this time, I am reluctant to try any osteo drugs (including bone builders and anti-resorptives). I absolutely do not trust the pharmacuetical industry and am hoping for a more natural alternative.

I am in the process of getting a cardiac screening (ordered by the osteo doctor when she thought she was going to prescribe Evenity). My stress test is next week and my consultation with the cardiologist is mid-October. I plan to ask the cardiologist about HRT.