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Evenity Shots

Posted by solnana1 @solnana1, Feb 18 7:38am

I have been getting evenity shots for 10 months. Just had a bone scan and there was NO change. The Dr. Wants me to finish these shots and then choose another form of shots.

Has anyone else experienced these same results? What did you then do? And did it actually help build bone mass?

I also am concerned why my Dr. Would not recommend I take calcium, vitamin D and vitamin k after reading others comments.

Any suggestions experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks everyone.

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marie | @jeanmanning | 2 days ago
In reply to @carolyn22 "@suchris your information regarding 'side effects' is very relevant for me. my rheumatologist was trying to..." + (show)
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@suchris
your information regarding 'side effects' is very relevant for me. my rheumatologist was trying to manage my bone care, but now I see that I really do need an Endocrinologist. my PCP is requesting and I hope it happens soon. I did not know there was any 'order' to how one proceeds with these meds. the rheumatologist had told me, 'pick one'. I picked randomly having no idea what I was doing. Anyone about to start treatment, I would suggest consulting an Endocrinologist as they know all the specifics of these meds.

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@carolyn22 for osteo, why is it better to see an endocrinologist rather than a rheumatologist?

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ou14mejc | @ou14mejc | 1 day ago
In reply to @carolyn22 "@suchris your information regarding 'side effects' is very relevant for me. my rheumatologist was trying to..." + (show)
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@suchris
your information regarding 'side effects' is very relevant for me. my rheumatologist was trying to manage my bone care, but now I see that I really do need an Endocrinologist. my PCP is requesting and I hope it happens soon. I did not know there was any 'order' to how one proceeds with these meds. the rheumatologist had told me, 'pick one'. I picked randomly having no idea what I was doing. Anyone about to start treatment, I would suggest consulting an Endocrinologist as they know all the specifics of these meds.

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@carolyn22 Your doctor shouldn't just tell you to "pick one," in my opinion. Maybe you should see an endocrinologist. This is their specialty, although rheumatologists deal with these drugs. A drug should be chosen, based on your medical history. For example, I will be starting a maintenance drug after Evenity so that my bones don't regress. My doctors have mentioned Prolia or Reclast. My kidneys aren't great and therefore I will not be taking Reclast, since it should not be taken by people with bad kidneys. Forteo (teriparitide) should be avoided by those who have taken cancer treatments. These are just two examples of drugs that should be avoided by some patients. I weighed heavily the side effects of each drug before choosing. I also visited with my physician about the drugs that most of his patients complain about. Find a doctor you trust to "talk you through" these drugs, the side effects of each, success of each, etc. Good luck!

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