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Forteo weight gain…anyone experience this?

Posted by penk0213 @penk0213, Apr 16, 2023

I have gained weight recently at the 3 month mark of using Forteo. It is not listed as a side effect.

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gently | @gently | Dec 23, 2023
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i joined this group to talk about osteoprosis and we have done that ane alot of good information but i also see people taling powerful dugs with many side effects and then needing anotherdrug to combat it. i find the knowlegde the drs have is very little as to what to take and whatt not to take there is a point in life where you need to look at the benefits of the drug and if it is really worth taking because of the timeframe needed for it to do anything. i know many many people have had success with many of the drugs but there are as many or more who have not we need a full discussion about what to take and what not to take and we shouldn't have to take othet drugs to support a drug

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Are you looking for posts that address only the nutritional remedies? We could start one. Maybe with the title: Tell me what foods and supplements work for you.

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me75 | @me75 | Dec 23, 2023
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Are you looking for posts that address only the nutritional remedies? We could start one. Maybe with the title: Tell me what foods and supplements work for you.

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That would be a great idea . I really need to know what to do

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me75 | @me75 | Dec 23, 2023
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I’ve been on Forteo since my surgery 14 weeks ago and I have put on 20 pounds and I feel so uncomfortable and depressed . Is there anything else that would be as good to take with out the weight gain? Waiting desperately for help 🥲🙁

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Tell me what food and supplements to take when I need to lose weight while taking Forteo injections

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me75 | @me75 | Dec 23, 2023
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That would be a great idea . I really need to know what to do

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Yes that it thanks

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me75 | @me75 | Dec 23, 2023
In reply to @ymv "@me75 . I started Tymlos in June and have gained 32#! Primarily in my belly. The..." + (show)
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@me75 . I started Tymlos in June and have gained 32#! Primarily in my belly. The sugar cravings are horrible! I don’t have any answers and am frustrated because I know about nutrition and portion sizes and protein intake but I can’t seem to follow a proper diet. Weight gain was not a side effect noted during clinical trials and so far several of my doctors have an explanation. For me it’s caused a lot of anxiety and depression as well. I know this problem has affected others as it’s been posted. If anyone who has also had a weight gain and has some explanation and solutions please share!!

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I’m going through same things and don’t know what to do I have to take Forteo after my scoliosis surgery for at lest a year but I’m so depressed because of weight gain

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Dec 24, 2023
In reply to @ymv "@me75 . I started Tymlos in June and have gained 32#! Primarily in my belly. The..." + (show)
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@me75 . I started Tymlos in June and have gained 32#! Primarily in my belly. The sugar cravings are horrible! I don’t have any answers and am frustrated because I know about nutrition and portion sizes and protein intake but I can’t seem to follow a proper diet. Weight gain was not a side effect noted during clinical trials and so far several of my doctors have an explanation. For me it’s caused a lot of anxiety and depression as well. I know this problem has affected others as it’s been posted. If anyone who has also had a weight gain and has some explanation and solutions please share!!

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If you are using the SAD diet or standard American diet, especially when post menopausal then that may be part of the issue.

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gravity3 | @gravity3 | Dec 24, 2023
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If you are using the SAD diet or standard American diet, especially when post menopausal then that may be part of the issue.

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I find the ketogenic lifestyle to be very useful. We used Dr. Eric westman's protocol to be the simplest and best. He has been using it with patients at Duke University for over twenty years.
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ymv | @ymv | Dec 24, 2023
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If you are using the SAD diet or standard American diet, especially when post menopausal then that may be part of the issue.

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I have been trying to stick with a plant based diet. However it’s the sugar cravings that are uncontrollable which is definitely unusual for me. I have an appointment with my pcp in January and an endocrinologist (initial appointment) in February. Hope that either of them can help me to manage my weight more appropriately

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me75 | @me75 | Dec 29, 2023
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I have been trying to stick with a plant based diet. However it’s the sugar cravings that are uncontrollable which is definitely unusual for me. I have an appointment with my pcp in January and an endocrinologist (initial appointment) in February. Hope that either of them can help me to manage my weight more appropriately

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Hi @ymv, I'm going to my endocrinologist in January. I will see how she can help me, and I will let you know what she tells me. Thank you for your response
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kave | @kave | Dec 31, 2023
In reply to @ymv "@me75 I started on Tymlos in mid June and have gained almost 15#. I too craved..." + (show)
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I started on Tymlos in mid June and have gained almost 15#. I too craved sugar and was eating unhealthy processed foods that I normally wouldn’t consume. Most of the weight is in my belly. I tried to explain this to my doctors without much success. I’m noticing that the cravings are subsiding so I can concentrate on losing weight, which, at the age of 72 is no longer easy. I also have limited mobility due to my most recent fractures. I feel stuck as well but beginning to feel a little more hopeful. We just have to hang in there 😊

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I've never replied on a comment section before. I was extremely happy to read the other comments on Forte and weight. The literature does not emphasize but I have experienced this big time. I'm over 65 but I've always had a low weight so when I noticed how much weight I put on at least 10 # after about 2 1/2 months, primarily in the belly, I kept asking what was I doing that I put on so much weight. I wouldn't have been able to confirm this except for all your comments! Forteo absolutely causes weight gain. I've also had numerous falls and couldn't figure out why. I think this is due to the Forteo too. Once I had the beginning of a fall I could not stop the fall, if that makes sense. I just fell twice again today taking my dog for a walk. I stopped the Forteo about 1 1/2 weeks ago so I hope to reduce falls and weight gain. Thanks everyone.

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