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How do people do on Forteo?

Posted by sue417 @sue417, May 25, 2025

Hi
I would like to know how people are doing on Forteo.
I am supposed to start this medication this yr. I have been on reclast for 3 yrs. I recently fractured again 1 yr after bc radiation spine t9 t10.
Just nervous about doing this medication after having cancer.

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sue417 | @sue417 | Jul 21, 2025
In reply to @daphne17 "I started on Forteo in 2014 and finished up in 2016. Prior to starting, I had..." + (show)
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I started on Forteo in 2014 and finished up in 2016. Prior to starting, I had 2 or 3 thoracic fractures and my bone density was very low. I was nervous about Forteo but it was either continue to loose more density and experience more fractures or try the medication. The only significant side effect I recall was knee pain and possibly some back pain. When I finished up on Forteo, the knee pain went away. Of course the increased bone density starts to subside after you finish up so my Dr. then prescribed Prolia which I still take. I have not had any thoracic fractures since. However, I took a serious tumble about eight years ago which resulted in a fractured femur. Not sure any medication would have prevented that fracture. Before starting Forteo, I did a lot of research and finally decided, with my low bone density and my thoracic fractures (which are so painful and debilitating), I needed to go forward with the Forteo and Prolia and I do not regret it.

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Hi
Can you tell me when you started the forteo if it actually helped with your spinal pain I've only been on it 12 days but I just have a lot of fatigue my nausea is starting to get better

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