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Hi mayblin, When I was first diagnosed in January 2023, I didn't even know there was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053645/

Discussion: Evenity and side effects: What helps joint and muscle pain?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

Thank you soo much for your post! I was also on Tymlos as well for for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945789/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

I took Porlia two years ago wish I didn't. I only had two injections and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918418/

Discussion: Sudden drop of BMD while on Prolia.

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 24, 2023

Hi, I am new to connect and was glad to find this on line. I've read...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723814/

Discussion: Fosamax or Exercise?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 5, 2022

So sorry that you're going through that. It is unbelievable that active people get osteoporosis. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/657867/

Discussion: Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 27, 2021

@blessedsista24 the therapeutic dose of strontium is 680mg. That supplement has 5.5mg. Also in my experience...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184122/

Discussion: Strontium citrate (Algaecal) and fractures

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

I think you may want to consider what @gently has posted. I am 70, started an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123638/

Discussion: Going to Dr. today to discuss starting on medication.

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

@sbax75 our very efficient moderator Colleen was able to recover my lost post. @sbax75 I don't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163455/

Discussion: The Doctors Reply after Prolia AFF and now recommends Forteo

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

It tooka bit for my primary care doc to prescribe HRT. At 72 with previous high...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293656/

Discussion: HRT Safety

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 30 3:28pm

Hi All! So much to read and digest since I first posted this thread. Thank you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231014/

Discussion: Looking ahead after Tymlos: Reclast, Evenity or HRT?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 6 5:21pm

Hi! I avoided taking Evenity. I was concerned about side effects. Although I had been taking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316968/

Discussion: Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 31 6:54am

I have been on a multitude of meds. Prolia for several years onto Reclast! I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056960/

Discussion: Evenity and side effects: What helps joint and muscle pain?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

@janflute I am doing Evenity for a few months, and then Reclast. I cannot take Fosamax...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025821/

Discussion: Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I don't know your scores but I can tell you that "big pharma drugs" can work...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753933/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2022

Hi, @loiscapecod and welcome to this group. As a long osteoporosis patient, I've been on numerous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/329026/

Discussion: What helps improve osteoporosis without medication?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 15, 2020

@windyshores I started Tymlos in August of 2024; so about 6 months. I had labs done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1225802/

Discussion: I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 30 6:57pm

I am about to get my third injection! Oh oh. I refused medication year after year,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/141912/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 17, 2019

@pine4234: I've been on Prolia for about 5 years now. I had and (based on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/222099/

Discussion: How did you manage the pain side effects of Prolia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 26, 2018

dukemayo, I'll suggest Forteo or Tymlos. there aren't that many choices. Antiresorptive medications all the bisphophonates...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219274/

Discussion: Bone meds vs. Natural options / weight bearing

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 22 7:25pm

My PCP orders bone markers for me though I recently added a second endocrinologist for that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044411/

Discussion: Confused by doctor options to choose, including Keith McCormick

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 2, 2024

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