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I am noticing hair "thinning" and have been taking Fosamax for about a month. I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921870/

Discussion: Prolia and Hair Loss

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Will send figures from before I started Fosamax when I arrive home. Getting curious myself now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1376915/

Discussion: Can Alendronate Side Effects Emerge Slowly Over Time?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 22, 2025

My Endocrinologist told me that Fosamax locks in the bone increase. Without it you will loose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974400/

Discussion: Mixed results 1 year after Forteo: What are your thoughts?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 3, 2023

It is common to start osteoporosis patients on Fosamax. Lots depends upon your age, bone density...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939753/

Discussion: Would like to know people's experience using Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 1, 2023

You don't mention it so I assume you were not on a bisphosphonate prior to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387376/

Discussion: How bad is a spine T-score of -4 ?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 5, 2025

@hillclan I assume you have not yet done any meds? Primary care docs tend to prescribe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957976/

Discussion: How do you halt the progress of osteoporosis?

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

I took 5 Prolia shots and them my doctor said to go off of it. There...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/966513/

Discussion: Prolia treatment for osteoporosis: What is your experience?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 17, 2023

hmbrglr, you could try Reclast to avoid the reflux. I'm glad you are off Prolia with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218521/

Discussion: How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 21, 2025

McCormick recommends Reclast, but Actonel or Fosamax can be used if a person cannot do Reclast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976178/

Discussion: Mixed results 1 year after Forteo: What are your thoughts?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I did one week each of fosamax Alctonel And Boniva . I don’t know if those...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890654/

Discussion: How long does it take for Tymlos side effects to subside?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

So what will you do when Prolia ends?? Most doctors want to follow up with biphosphonates...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90659/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 14, 2019

My primary doctor who recommended Fosamax when I was diagnosed two years ago told me then...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349286/

Discussion: Evenity Injection Site Pain and The Next Step

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 16, 2025

Can you tell me about this "I took Fosamax for 10 years until growing bone in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195018/

Discussion: Tymlos side effects I've encountered

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I was taking fosamax for several years and I started researching more about it. I found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944476/

Discussion: Collagen for osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 9, 2023

Colleen and jaleen they are all over. And as I mentioned before, I have two personal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/127296/

Discussion: Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 25, 2016

I was diagnosed about 10 years ago with osteoporosis and I was prescribed Fosamax. I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/127469/

Discussion: Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 10, 2019

I am on my second round of Fosamax and have been fortunate not to have experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1421670/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Atelvia Delayed Release and what is your opinion?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 23, 2025

@debib My doctor doesn't use Prolia due to rebound. You might want to get a copy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1181530/

Discussion: How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 28, 2024

I don’t know where I read it but I called my pharmacist today and asked him...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863619/

Discussion: What to eat and drink when taking Fosamax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 20, 2023

@sebutler you have a great doctor! My understanding of these two markers is that while the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1555243/

Discussion: What was Your P1NP Increase on Tymlos at 1 Month?

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