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@joann1941 I hope your doctor will consider Reclast, as @formisc suggested, which is stronger than Fosamax...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1098972/

Discussion: Support For Those Quitting Prolia

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 4 7:35am

So sorry and I know it is scary!! I just got my scan back and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152977/

Discussion: Only 53 with severe osteoporosis and about to fearfully take Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 6 1:17pm

Congrats on your success with evenity! P1NP: Procollagen Type 1 Intact N Terminal Propeptide, is a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142661/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evinity without side affects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 16 8:33pm

Most people I know don't have very many side effects with Evenity. Drink plenty of water...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1037343/

Discussion: Tymlos vs. Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 20 4:57pm

@windyshores Could Fosamax be used to lock in your gains? You would of course have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005008/

Discussion: Evenity and heart

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 28 12:35am

Thank you...I was surprised that the doc said he hadn't heard of pain (perhaps I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146456/

Discussion: bone pain with fosomax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 24 7:58am

Hi @prehorselover - If you have a good response to Evenity and you have not had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066849/

Discussion: Need Advice - What drug to Follow Up Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 12 9:02pm

I took Fosamax on and off for over five years. Due to side-effects from Fosamax and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329858/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 22, 2021

I took Fosamax for about five years. It did improve my numbers, but stopped taking it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90577/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 27, 2017

Thank you for sharing your experiences. I convinced my primary care physician to refer me to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1124090/

Discussion: Immediate and severe Tymlos side effects.

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 15 10:10am

I was about 35 yrs old and premenopausal with my T9 vertebrae fracture. Had extreme numbers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141560/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 9, 2017

thank you for your reply. I do think its all a delicate balance. I've known for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101006/

Discussion: Anyone try bioidentical hormones to combat/treat osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 7 12:16pm

My endo recommends taking Fosamax with 8oz. of water and waiting 1 hour before eating or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060300/

Discussion: Fosamax Feedback

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 1 11:30am

fosamax is a medicine that has been here for along time prolia and evenity which they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940884/

Discussion: Younger than usual with severe osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

@beanieone I was told by McCormick and doctors that at the end of Evenity only CTX...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109138/

Discussion: CTX Testing Question

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 21 6:52am

@windyshores sorry for the confusion. I was not clear. I took Fosamax when I was first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050321/

Discussion: Risks of Hip Surgery with Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 13 10:05pm

@vrgarden youe DEXA scores weren't bad to begin with. Interesting that insurance covered Evenity for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140163/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evinity without side affects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 12 2:47am

@ marield65 gailfaith here. I had osteopenia and was on Fosamax for 5 years, and my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90491/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 6, 2017

Good evening @susanfalcon52. I am glad you are taking advantage of a medication that builds new...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950540/

Discussion: Osteoporosis treatment

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Hi @toni7, For your information, there is an exercise routine including weight bearing exercise I setup...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/737103/

Discussion: Exercise to strengthen bones (for osteoporosis)

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 13, 2022

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