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Good evening, @semurrey. Nice to meet you! Let me see if I understand your question. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114296/

Discussion: Did I make the right decisions for Osteoporosis & Bone Health?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 29 10:22pm

Thank you for the good information. I’m not familiar with the infrared belt but will remember...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/774687/

Discussion: Collagen for osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 18, 2022

@kittiecat If are not suited for Tymlos and Forteo, what blood tests were run for this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745456/

Discussion: Can one stop taking prolia after the first shot?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2022

The time limit on Forteo has been lifted. I believe you can take it for 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042048/

Discussion: Can you take Forteo again after 5 years of being on no drugs?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 29 8:34am

I have had an appt with Dr McCormick and I had some GERD issues in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972105/

Discussion: DEXA scores: mild vs. severe

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

Maybe they'll prescribe Forteo--my favorite drug. https://ascopost.com/news/july-2020/teriparatide-for-medication-related-osteonecrosis-of-the-jaw/ It isn't just the teeth. Usually the teeth weaken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947905/

Discussion: What is best for us: An endocrinologist or a rheumatologist?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

I took Fosamax for years and it never improved any of my scores. At least they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1009656/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 4 6:21pm

@babs10 again Forteo and Tymlos build quality bone. There will be a strong foundation to build...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014861/

Discussion: What would you do? Medication.

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 13 7:37am

Hi @janflute. I am doing my next Reclast in two days and will let everyone know....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138916/

Discussion: Great interview with Dr Keith McCormick, very helpful

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 9 11:55am

@serious from what ive read, your CTX level seemed reasonable after being on a bisphosphonate such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133514/

Discussion: Drug vacations

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 30 3:44pm

Thank you for your thoughtful reply. I think I’m ready to go ahead and get the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/193157/

Discussion: Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 29, 2019

@janflute I have read that Reclast is more potent but if Fosamax is the only one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996752/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 13 4:30pm

Took fosamax last year, 3 doses. Had hair loss, numbness in arms and fingers, extreme fatigue....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/716896/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2022

@barboc6612 I watched a webinar today and people have different opinions, of course, but Algaecal was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1058420/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 27 3:45pm

Hi, Yes, I went through osteoporosis in my 40,s as well. I was at the beginning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90240/

Discussion: Early menopause: How do you manage osteopenia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 2, 2016

@happytrails123 Forteo and Tymlos are similar and work through the parathyroid. They are different from Evenity,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092813/

Discussion: Evenity versus Tymlos choice

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 23 8:57pm

@sbax75 according to all my sources (including McCormick's "Great Bones" and Leder's YouTube video "Combinations and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1156238/

Discussion: Physical Therapy while Rebonding from Prolia

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 13 8:12am

Thank you I see my endocrinologist on Wednesday. In the past my numbers did not improve....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764741/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 24, 2022

What is the date of this article? I did a free first session and seriously considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008903/

Discussion: Anyone had experience with OsteoStrong, who is not a franchisee?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 3 11:25am

Thank you! I do appreciate all of you sharing your experiences. I do have Alendronate written...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935909/

Discussion: Forteo or Evenity - which to take?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

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