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I've just had my first Recast infusion. She did some kind of saline flush afterwards. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1327101/

Discussion: reclast infusion

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 14 1:15pm

I will go on a drug holiday while it remains in my system so 3-5 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315326/

Discussion: Reclast - Please share your positive experiences

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 28 9:36pm

I started Forteo injections yesterday. I have already given myself Humira injections for several years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314352/

Discussion: Is anyone else afraid to start taking Forteo?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 27 5:46pm

I was terrified to have the infusion after reading some of the stories, but knew I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314103/

Discussion: Reclast - Please share your positive experiences

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 27 12:55pm

Did u throw out your pen after 30 days even though there was still medication in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316176/

Discussion: Tymlos at 70+ - Pros & Cons with severe osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 30 1:15am

@susanjohnston I’ve had 2 annual infusions, third one is coming up next week. Original plan was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324601/

Discussion: Evenity and bowel movements

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 10 8:20pm

I did consider doing that, but in one of his video interviews, even Dr. McCormick said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325596/

Discussion: Has anyone used the Marodyne device to stimulate bone growth?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 12 10:17am

Thanks so much for sharing, @bigirene! I really appreciate it. So sorry to hear you’ve had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338403/

Discussion: Prolia then Evenity?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 30 10:08am

I have osteopenia. I've been using 0.05 for about 9 mos. Before that, I used 0.025...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339224/

Discussion: New diagnosis at 56 yo. Looking for advice on non drug therapies.

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 1 4:06pm

There are people here who have described ways of getting the Reclast infusion to minimize side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334327/

Discussion: T--score change, next steps

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 24 2:15pm

I am wondering how you afford it. I looked up the cost with my Medicare and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334834/

Discussion: FORTEO to prevent bone fractures

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 25 10:29am

One issue is that the recommended sequence is Tymlos or Forteo first (they are similar.)I think...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1334974/

Discussion: FORTEO to prevent bone fractures

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 25 1:03pm

My doctor didn’t even acknowledge that the belly fat was a side effect of the Tymlos....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316211/

Discussion: Tymlos causing belly fat?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 30 5:35am

I am new here, just as a few minutes ago. I can empathize with not wanting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331446/

Discussion: Hesitant to begin drug treatment for my osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 20 3:51pm

Thank you for your reply. I am trying to stay positive, but I don't have support,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298132/

Discussion: Evenity Side Effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 6 10:59am

I use that. There are no side effects. I've mixed it into smoothies and even milk....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300586/

Discussion: Fortibone for Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 9 1:56pm

I was told mine was severe too but I won’t take the osteoporosis meds. Keep searching...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1298309/

Discussion: Osteoporosis quite severe if I started hrt now will it help . I am 74

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 6 2:05pm

@psanchez33617, @lhankins I have not done any research but but am sure it is possible to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1310204/

Discussion: VIBRATION PLATES- Power Plates

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 22 9:56am

Yes, low impact exercise like qi gong or tai chi can be a beneficial —studies show...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302774/

Discussion: Weight bearing exercises

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 12 5:42pm

I just received this Medscape article on HRT which refers to the flawed WHI from 2002...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320445/

Discussion: Have you been told no to hrt if you are 10+ years post menopause?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 4 6:11pm

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