Connect
← Return to Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?
Discussion
Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Nov 5 10:09pm | Replies (1348)Comment receiving replies
I understand those feelings EXACTLY. The doctors frighten me about the possibility of having a bad compression fracture. But at this point I am equally frightened of the possible drug side effects. While my last bone density test showed a -3.4 in my lower spine the statement at the end of the report said “10 year probability of major osteoporotic fracture is 10%. “ That is a 90% probability of no fracture. Yet the doctor insists I need to be on osteoporosis meds. I know how generous pharmaceutical salespeople are to doctors who prescribe their drugs and I know their companies make billions from osteoporosis drugs. I don’t want to be one of those “sheep” either. This is way more stress than I want to have in the last chapter if my life!
Replies to "I understand those feelings EXACTLY. The doctors frighten me about the possibility of having a bad..."
I agree with the statement that MD's do get compensated for prescribing medications. That is why this is a difficult decision to make for all of us. In my case the thought of me not being able to care/play with my ( 27 pound) first Grandson because of a spinal compression fracture really frightened me. I went to more than one specialist who all agreed I needed to be on something. As I have stated in other posts no medication has ever helped me. My new Endocrinologist said basically " It's better to be on some medication to hopefully prevent a fracture". Every medication has risks, but the thought of a fracture either in my hips or spine would be a lifetime of pain and complete change of lifestyle for myself and my family.
Connect
Perfectly said! Please don’t think I am knocking pharmaceutical companies. They have produced miracles for millions of people. I am only speaking of my own personal experience, with the osteoperosis.
I looked into Tymlos and Forteo and looks like I would have a large copay. Checked out the assistance and don’t think I qualify. I am calling Medicare tomorrow to discuss options.