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After stopping Tymlos, what are the med choices to take afterwards? My endo said either Prolia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068999/

Discussion: CTX Marker

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 16 11:42am

Windy, it depends on what one wants to do in the future. I, for one, has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059846/

Discussion: Scared by latest DEXA showing severe osteoporosis. Need advice.

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 30 2:59pm

Thank you, @windyshores! Yeah, the endo cited insurance limitations but had not actually investigated it. The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994253/

Discussion: Mild osteoporosis DEXA scores: what would you do?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 9 8:56am

It sounds like you have a very wise Dr. I will discuss the parathyroid issues with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072467/

Discussion: Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 21 8:17pm

HI, @exaustef i have not been on Reclast; I’ve used Fosamax for almost 4 years now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611615/

Discussion: Are you taking Reclast for osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 25, 2021

Y’all can add me to the osteoporosis group if I am not already as I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90510/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 30, 2017

Just started Evenity after years on and off fosamax. My numbers are pretty bad so hope...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/863297/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 20, 2023

Do you mind me asking your tea scores? I’m -3 and In spine -3.3 in hip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091297/

Discussion: Hello, I joined today to get help in deciding what medication to begin

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 21 3:54pm

I've been on alendronate [generic Fosamax] for seven years. My bone mass did not improve despite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133955/

Discussion: Forteo vs. Tymlos: Which did you choose?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 31 12:19pm

If your doctor is a primary care doctor, he probably doesn't know anything about osteoporosis. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157311/

Discussion: Has anyone got cancer or heart issues after taking Forteo, Tymlos, or?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 15 8:02am

@bmrus I second the idea that it helps to know about all the medication choices before...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1128644/

Discussion: Reclast side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 22 10:01am

Has anyone tried Fosamax for bone density loss? If so, what was your experience? My doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692300/

Discussion: Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 23, 2022

I’m thinking of going on Evenity after experiencing 3 fractures of my spine. I have been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655473/

Discussion: My Experience on Evenity for Treating Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 18, 2021

Thanks! Just had my first Fosamax pill today. Doing the once a week kind. The only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102037/

Discussion: Post Evenity DEXA numbers

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 9 7:13am

What was the process for you to be accepted at the Mayo for your osteoporosis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070212/

Discussion: Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 18 11:11am

@jan64 have you asked about Tymlos, Forteo or Evenity? Your score is low enough that you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168337/

Discussion: Reclast recommended for osteopedia. I have PN (likely hereditary).

Support Group: Neuropathy

Posted: Nov 5 6:36am

I had my first Reclast infusion 12 days ago. I had a mild headache and pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160543/

Discussion: Reclast side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 21 12:42pm

After forteo I was on fosamax for 4+ years. No side effects on either. Currently I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/963226/

Discussion: Has anyone been helped by Fosamax?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 12, 2023

Hi @janflute. Reclast and Fosamax are both osteoporosis medications classified as Bisphosphonates. Fosamax is taken in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020939/

Discussion: Dental work while on Reclast

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 23 8:05am

I have one more month to go with Evenity and then I have to choose another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045197/

Discussion: Evenity….stopped after the first set of injections…

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 4 9:29am

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