Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?

I did have insomnia for one week after my first set of shots on Evenity. I normally sleep fine except when I’m worrying about something. Thankfully whatever it was I am now sleeping just fine. During that week I was also very nauseous & couldn’t get food down. Thankfully I’m eating fine now. Next week I get my next set of shots. This will be the true test. I’m giving it one last try & hopefully I’ll do fine. Best of luck too you!

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I completed one year of Evenity in July. My bone density improved! My spine T-score went from -3.0 to -2.1 which is a 13.5% improvement (the percentages are calculated using the bone density values measured in g/cm sq). My total femoral mean improved from -1.8 to -1.5 which is a 4% gain. I had no side effects except for minor swelling at the injection site in my belly which went away after a day. I have gone on Reclast to lock in my gains. It is an annual infusion for 3 years. I didn't like the sound of Prolia because you must take it for life and Fosamax due acid reflux issues. Over the year, I took 500 mg calcium plus Vit D supplements daily, took walks and did yoga once a week. I added frequent weight training over the last 3 months. It is hard to do everything suggested, but did the best I could. I highly recommend Evenity based on my experience.

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Thank you for sharing. I am to start Evenity tomorrow afternoon. How are you feeling after the first shot? Did anyone tell you why Reclast did not help? In fact, why it got worse!

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Thank you for sharing. I am to start Evenity tomorrow afternoon. How are you feeling after the first shot? Did anyone tell you why Reclast did not help? In fact, why it got worse!

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Thank you for sharing. By "just started" do you mean one day ago? Have you had any side effects at all? I am to start my infusions tomorrow afternoon.

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I don’t know if you have had your shots yet or not. But after much research and reading comments from others, I decided to get my shots in my belly. I also took them out of the fridge about three hours before my appointment so it was totally at room temperature. I also put an ice pack on the area after each shot to lessen any swelling (the nurse provided the ice pack). Hope this bit of information on my experience helps 😀

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I had my fourth Evenity injections last week. I don’t seem to have any side effects other than some fatigue the day after.

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There is much controversy over dairy but the calcium content is not in dispute. Really just depends upon whether you have the appropriate enzymes to digest it (lactase to digest the lactose) or whether there are allergies (more likely to the casein content) or autoimmune issues which might contraindicate consuming.

One of the more absorbable forms of calcium from supplements is the citrate form which can be taken on an empty stomach.

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I am responding here to both of your posts. My first shot of Evenity will be today at 2:30 pm. I will ask the nurse about the location on my body for the shots: I think they said the shoulders and it takes a half hour: maybe they mean I have to rest afterward. Both of your comments are really helpful Laverne. Just talking with someone who has the experience is reassuring. So many factors at play in our situation! I am hoping for the very best results for us.

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I’m hoping I can make it through the year of Evenity, second shots are today. I had a horribly sore arm the day of and day after the first shots, as well as a few nights where I barely slept. If it doesn’t get worse than that and I can improve my -4.3 spine score, it would be worth it.

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