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Thanks, @kristie2. My surgeon said not to start it yet, even though I may not need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919249/

Discussion: Broken Bone: Can I Start Evenity if I Need Surgery?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

Any major side effects I'm tired of sides effects and I know calcium can be dangerous...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/881285/

Discussion: Osteoporosis and Frax score?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 19, 2023

Because of my history of overreacting to medications, I would only start if I could take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920479/

Discussion: My Experience on Evenity for Treating Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 28, 2023

@me75 I could not tolerate Forteo at all, but have tolerated Tymlos because the dose is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916259/

Discussion: Has anyone been using Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 20, 2023

Oh what were your scores? I do see women who's doctor's wrote scripts for meds with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/920821/

Discussion: I reversed osteoporosis without drugs

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 29, 2023

Your information is very helpful! My ND put me on .0375 mg of estradiol at first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922657/

Discussion: Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

Based on your first post and your replies to the questions others have posted, my advice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911380/

Discussion: Young woman diagnosed with osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Hi-- I'm in the 110 pound club, too. I'm approaching month 5 on Tymlos and I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924261/

Discussion: Dosage Adjustments On Tymlos Pen

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 4, 2023

Strontium makes your DEXA look better than it really is. Strontium replaces calcium in the bones...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926051/

Discussion: Forteo or Evenity - which to take?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 7, 2023

@fearfracture, I started HRT at about 10-11 years out of menopause. I was about 63 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914492/

Discussion: How much weight lifting is required to build bone?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 17, 2023

I had no reaction to my 1st. Injection done in my upper arm. Believe me I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927706/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 10, 2023

Hi, I just had my first injections Aug 8, today is day 5 after. The first...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911710/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evenity (romosozumab) for Osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 12, 2023

Good evening @lindaflu .......Welcome to Connect. Thanks for joining in August and especially for posting a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/932914/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 19, 2023

yes, antidepressants, specifically SSRIs can cause osteoporosis. Maybe others too but those are the most prescribed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933093/

Discussion: Can long-term use of SSRIs possibly contribute to osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Agree but I also think that most doctors, including specialists, who claim to treat osteoporosis don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928465/

Discussion: Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

Darn, I wouldn't have thought so either. Maybe we all need to lobby for the more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694844/

Discussion: How do you halt the progress of osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 31, 2022

Hi, @windyshores -- Yes, my spine is fine. I'm pleased with -1.0 and am glad to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958492/

Discussion: 6-month Tymlos report

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 3, 2023

A few postscripts: This was not a study. Just one person, me. I am small and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846591/

Discussion: Has anyone been using Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

Thanks so much for sharing! I never thought a doctor would even consider giving a partial...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960343/

Discussion: Dosage Adjustments On Tymlos Pen

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Are you continuing to take the Prolia, even though you had side effects? My Dr is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941827/

Discussion: Is there an alternative path after years on Prolia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 4, 2023

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