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Osteoporosis after 20 years on and off of Fosimax now at a crossroad

Posted by rfanni @rfanni, Apr 10 5:18pm

Hello everyone!
I have been on medication on and off for the last 25 years to prevent further bone loss such as Fosimax and Actinol. At 65 now I pretty much have more osteoporosis than osteopenea.

I needed dental surgery recently and was high risk because of the bone loss from taking this type drug so long and my dental surgeon discussed medications I could be using to repair some of the bone loss. After discussing this with my doctor she also says I should research the types of drugs see which ones I might consider (the side effects kind of scare me)
I have been reading the comments and side effects you all are posting and I am looking for any success stories or horror stories from those that have completed the year or 2 of treatment.
Thank you all for posting as it so helps us make a sound decision with our treatments.

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ans | @ans | Apr 12 7:03am
In reply to @windyshores "It seems your best choice is between Forteo and Tymlos. I chose Tymlos because the dose..." + (show)
@windyshores

It seems your best choice is between Forteo and Tymlos. I chose Tymlos because the dose is adjustable and I am sensitive to meds. I could not tolerate a full dose, so I restarted at 1/4 dose and ramped up, I had excellent gains. I believe both these drugs can heal fractures. Because you have been on bisphosphonates for a long time, effectiveness will be slightly less, but still really helpful.

You inject these meds daily. It is not hard. The needle is tiny. The half life is one hour so half of the drug is gone in that time. Side effects, if they happen, last a couple of hours and ease over time in my experience.

Dental surgery involving bone (like extraction) can be an issue but my dentist says other procedures (root canal) are not a problem with bone meds like the ones you have been on. Good luck!

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@windyshore and @gently Thanks for these posts today!!! Makes me feel better as I inch closer to taking Forteo!!

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