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Should I go on Envenity, Forteo, or wait?

Posted by lori098 @lori098, Sep 3 4:11pm

I am 62 and have a -3.1 in my left hip. Other scores are osteoporosis, but not as low. Dr recommend recommends Envenity as a first choice, Forteo second. I don’t take any other medication but a year ago I was on fossamax for 4 years which didn’t help. I eat right and exercise and I’ve been doing that for 25 years. I am told I should try to build bone now before I get a fracture . Also, I am going to need more back surgery eventually and I am told I should try to build bone before the surgery, but I am very nervous about taking medication. Any thoughts?

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WilWeten | @wilweten | 10 hours ago
In reply to @gently "@wilweten Tymlos may be a better medication than Forteo. (I'll never admit it.) It seems to..." + (show)
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Tymlos may be a better medication than Forteo. (I'll never admit it.) It seems to have slightly more impact on bone mineral content and is less likely to cause hypercalcemia.
I'm glad it's okay for you-- full dose and no side effects?

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erinz | @erinz | 8 hours ago

@gently, thank you so very much for your encouragement, and I am definitely planning to give it a try. Many times in my life like most people, I've faced a difficult decision, although difficult at first, in the end I was glad that I did it, and I am so grateful I found this forum!

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