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Any success stories about Evenity to share with fearful me?

Posted by callmekate @callmekate, Aug 23, 2025

After acquiring 2 compression fractures, I am biting the bullet and going for my first Evenity shot in 2 days. I am afraid of everything from heart palpitations (I have AFIB) to muscle spasms and joint pain and everything else . Has anyone been ok on the shots? Or only had minor issues? I would love to read encouraging words. My REMS scores were ok: hip -1.0, spine -1.2, but my DEXA scores were much worse: hip -2.8, spine-4.8, so I feel I have little choice now. Many thanks.

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margaretisabel | @margaretisabel | 5 days ago
In reply to @djmm "I am an athletic, small structured 67 yr old with a family history of osteoporosis. I..." + (show)
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I am an athletic, small structured 67 yr old with a family history of osteoporosis. I had osteoporosis from age 52 & been on & off Alendronate for a total of 9 years. After discovering a spinal compression fracture my rheumologist suggested Forteo but after 3+ months my side effects were too severe so I hesitantly switched to Evenity. I finished 1 year on it & have had no issues (other than tenderness at the injection sites) & great gains (into osteopenia range). Now I'm struggling with what to do next to 'lock in' those gains. Prolia and Aclasta scare me! Prior to Alendronate I tried 3 yrs of the non-drug route with a naturopath, nutritionist, personal trainer, supplements & lost a great deal of bone mass. Hope my positive experience with Evenity helps. My pharmacist give me 3 shots & my daughter gave me 9 at home.

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@djmm thank you, yes this is quite helpful. Why are some directed to infusion centers for the Evenity injections and others can do it at home? When at home, do you pick up the medicine at the pharmacy?
Thank you💜

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