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I have had cervical disc fusions (all levels), laminectomy, anterior and posterior. The last surgery <...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/878561/

Discussion: Spinal fusion surgery

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 14, 2023

Greetings @maryanneelizabeth, and welcome to Connect. You sound like a most healthy 75-year-old and I understand...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692721/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 24, 2022

@rbryan There is good and bad in any medication. You have to do the research and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647536/

Discussion: About to start Prolia: What's your experience?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

Hi @bayhorse. I changed my insurance, and the doctor who prescribed Evenity and then Tymlos doesn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339444/

Discussion: Prolia vs. Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 2 12:41am

@windyshores, Just reread my post and see the order of my treatment mixed up a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/692231/

Discussion: Can Prolia be safely and reasonably discontinued?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 23, 2022

Unfortunately, most doctors pull from their limited toolkit and prescribe bisphosphonates first as that is what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921718/

Discussion: Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

Hi Trinity. My armpit is NEPA just outside of Harvey's Lake. I am also 67 but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90207/

Discussion: Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 18, 2020

Hi. I have severe osteoporosis and was advised to start Prolia injections because if ibs issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1255445/

Discussion: Osteoporosis and lower back pain

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 11 10:57am

@bayhorse you can also look up the FRAME and ARCH studies. There was no difference in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221565/

Discussion: Evenity Contraindications for Cardiac Issues

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 25 3:49pm

I did 3,000 units starting at a D3 level of 50. I don't know how low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150975/

Discussion: How long did your doc have you on Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 2, 2024

@windyshores Thank you for the info. I have to wait for insurance approval which could likely...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1136420/

Discussion: Drug holiday after Tymlos before Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2024

Thanks for letting me know you didn’t understand some of my message. I’m going to guess...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092857/

Discussion: What comes after Evenity?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Hi Sammy, I am so sorry to hear that about the Prolia. That’s amazing you had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026863/

Discussion: What decision to make regarding osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

@sedrake51 your statement "At best, the result is a short period of more dense but less...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953775/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I have osteopenia and was contemplating taking anastrozole so had a consultation with an endocrinologist about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/691765/

Discussion: How do you halt the progress of osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 22, 2022

You can stop meds. First you have to go on a "relay" drug (if in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/639878/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 28, 2021

Hello @cardinal26 and others, I am so glad to see this new discussion group on GI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/320318/

Discussion: Did you have Digestive Issues with Osteoporosis Treatment? What to do?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 27, 2020

I am new to this website. I had Osteopenia many years. I have taken calcium supplements...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90766/

Discussion: Treating Osteoporosis: What works for you?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 16, 2020

Hi bone buddy! I have made a decision to stop Prolia therapy based on my questionable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90211/

Discussion: Do Prolia injections affect the kidneys?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 18, 2020

I tried both and they were both horrible. Prolia works by hijacking your immune system to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/142241/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2020

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