rhuematologist or endocrinologist

I see both a rheumatologist and an endocrinologist. The rheumatologist I was seeing before for fibromyalgia. My GP sent me to the endocrinologist for bone advice after the doctor who was treating me for osteoporosis died suddenly.
Theses two doctors know each other, but independently told me that I should go on Evenity.
Both want me to take an oral med after Evenity.

I’m a healthy 69 year old woman and have severe osteoporosis. My rheumatologist wants me to start Evenity. It’s taken me about four months to make the decision to start. Will get the first two injections in the next little while. After the last injections, she wants me to start on Prolia. I hope I made the right decision!

@laverne23 , I saw a bone specialist who is a rheumatologist and he told me that I needed to start Tymlos since I failed Prolia. So, I did start a month ago because I am so afraid of another osteoporotic fracture. I saw him twice and felt pretty good about the treatment plan. When I called today to make a follow up appointment for November, I was told that he retired. So, I am seriously considering consulting an endocrinologist osteoporosis specialist at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.

With the limited meds available for osteoporosis and the lack of research it’s easy to question “did I make the right decision “. Good luck with your treatment.

Exactly the advice I was given. I am on my 11 month of Evenity. A month after the 12th injections I start Prolia. Am so hoping Evenity has improved my bone density and Prolia will help me maintain the improvement.

I hope you check in with us! I chose Forteo because evenity is newer and I am just more comfortable with meds that have been around a good long time. Maybe I’m old school (I’m 62 and healthy, too), and as long as we are active with weight bearing exercises, even walking, I’m sure these meds have to be helping. Best of luck to you!

I agree it's better to take an older, established drug, if we have to take one. I've been taking otc supplements for 1 1/2 years. Last year's DEXA showed improvement in the hip but not the spine (I also have a deteriorating spine and slipping disc limiting what I can do to build strength). My numbers are -2.5 to -2.9. The rheumatologist, of course, wanted me to start Prolia. If I don't show improvement this year in the spine I may have to start taking something and that's why I monitor this site. I'm 70, go to the gym 3+ times a week for weight bearing and walking a fast mile on the treadmill and eat well. So, fingers crossed!