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Osteoporosis & Bone Health | Last Active: Dec 28, 2023 | Replies (7)
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I chose Forteo, but would have chosen Tymlos if I'd met windyshores a little earlier.
Forteo is a wonderful drug for me, no side effects. The injection is so simple, the needle so tiny. If you have side effects, you can just quit.
I wouldn't take Prolia. (Well, I might if I were desperate.) It works by supressing the cells that destroy bones. But those cell wait in a "pool" (they call it), until you stop the drug or are late for the injection. Then they besiege your bones. So you have to follow quickly with another pharmaceutical to prevent fracture.
best luck with your choice
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@gently appreciated the explanation about the "pool." Noone has explained the sudden drop in bone density and increase in fracture risk after stopping Prolia!
Keith McCormick's book "Great Bones" has a section on the difficulties and risks while transitioning from Prolia to Reclast. The timing needs to be individualized based on blood tests (CTX).
@gently so glad you tolerate Forteo! If I had been able to, I would have done it 10 years ago and avoided the 2021 fractures. Tymlos is better late than never! Did my first Evenity this week.