Can you take tymlos and prolia
Anyone on tymlos and prolia or switched to tymlos after prolia? I still have 3 months of prolia in me and 3 weeks ago started tymlos. New dr new everything and I don't know whether to trust her or not. I had 6 compression Fractures when I was off prolia for 3 months due to insurance. Will this happen again or will tymlos be a replacement. I also read tymlos doesn't work well after prolia??? She also says no need for blood test that I read lots of people have. No need for follow up dexa. How do I know is working?
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oh thank you. How do you suggest I look for another dr. I asked to be referred to a rheumatologist but that is 4 to 6 mo away. I am so afraid my prolia will run out and only be on the tymlos that I will have vcf again. Good to know someone else is young. Not discounting older women but I plan on being around for a good while longer and I really want to get a plan for now and long term.
@hopefullibrarian I was going to mention Ben Leder as another possible source on sequencing (and combos). His video is great.
The wait times to see specialists is nuts. I really lucked out. I have a new insurance plan that started on Jan 1, I called an osteoporosis specialy clinic on the 2nd, and got in on the 4th at 8 am. Where I live in the upper midwest, it turns out that 8 am tends to be the least preferd time slot in winter. I found my new doctor by searching for osteoporosis specific clinics, and doctors who specialize in osteoporosis. I found a specialty clinic that is on my plan, asked my PCP for a referal, and got the appointment. I have to drive a long way on rural roads to get there, but, for me, it's worth it.
That is great. I would gladly drive anywhere just to get someone who knows what they are doing
Sometimes the path is not as clearly defined as we would like it to be. In my case, after 3 fractures on Prolia, my options were very limited hence the transition to Tymlos. It was necessary to strive for for fracture prevention. My rheumatologist recommended resuming Prolia after the Tymlos. I’m consulting with an endocrinologist next month to assess her recommendations and possibly switch doctors to manage my op.
Fortunately I have a wonderful relationship with my pcp who ordered the tests yesterday. Will have labs done Monday and will report my results here
If it were me I would be calling the rheumatologist/endocrinologist office directly. Ask them if they will give you an appointment then have your PCP send the referral.
Tried that. Will not do it.
Darn!!!
If I can't get better support from my medical insurance to cover Tymlos, my doctor as asked me to think about Prolia. She did mention that the first 24 hours after the shot are not pleasant. Both of us are delighted with the DEXA report after 6 months of daily injections which became as routine as teeth brushing.