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@paula630 could you have an infection? My tests were like that with COVID. Also with Lyme...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174183/

Discussion: Does anyone have a solution to help manage Reclast side effects?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 15, 2024

@heyjoe415 just want to note that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are different problems. Osteoporosis, if DEXA warrants...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173233/

Discussion: Loss of height from compressed vertebrae, suggestions on what to do?

Support Group: Spine Health

Posted: Nov 14, 2024

So a slow infusion leads to less side effects? I get my first on Friday and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1173102/

Discussion: Xanax or Valium to calm nerves before first Reclast infusion?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 13, 2024

I have so many thoughts, but every time I post something I get shut down. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170752/

Discussion: Does anyone have a solution to help manage Reclast side effects?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

If you are immunocompromised, you may want to think twice before taking prolia. "Does Prolia weaken...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1167965/

Discussion: Is a dexa every 2 years enough?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 4, 2024

Nowadays (if you don’t mind paying out of pocket) you can get your own tests: Dexa,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1166593/

Discussion: Cancer risks of Tymlos

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 2, 2024

@arlene1958 if the side effects feel too much with a full dose, you can go down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1165994/

Discussion: Cancer risks of Tymlos

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 1, 2024

I bought a Power Plate and love it. Not only for doing strengthening exercises but for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222123/

Discussion: Vibration plates anyone using

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 26 10:34am

rashida, too many acronyms. RANK is a T-cell part-- of our immune system. The ligand part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215949/

Discussion: What are some situations where Prolia is a very good choice?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 18 5:52pm

I have received the results of my fourth BTM blood test done in Dec 2024 after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215232/

Discussion: Support For Those Quitting Prolia

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 17 10:35pm

That is very true, windyshores. If using Reclast to relay off Prolia, it is better to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217033/

Discussion: Support For Those Quitting Prolia

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 20 1:47am

Finding and posting that paper about CTX level rising each month in relation to bisphonate cessation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217288/

Discussion: Support For Those Quitting Prolia

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 20 9:28am

"Someone on this site wrote that Medicare will cover a DEXA once a year if you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218288/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 21 1:48pm

Noone said the acute phase reaction is a "nuisance." Mine was pretty severe even on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217843/

Discussion: Reclast Infusions: Side-effects & Recovery time

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 21 12:00am

I am sorry if I misread or was less than thorough in my reading of your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219040/

Discussion: Strontium citrate (Algaecal) and fractures

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 22 1:01pm

Yes and no. For my cholesterol to drop that much it was a combination of both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219253/

Discussion: How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 22 6:45pm

@kathleen1314 I guess what you missed is that you are kind of preaching to the choir....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219092/

Discussion: Strontium citrate (Algaecal) and fractures

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 22 2:04pm

I'd like to remind everyone of the Community Guidelines (https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/about-connect/tab/community-guidelines/), specifically sections one and two: ------...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1192300/

Discussion: Does anyone have a solution to help manage Reclast side effects?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 17, 2024

This is exactly why I won't take any of these anti-resorptive drugs for osteoporosis. They all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217982/

Discussion: Tooth extraction while on Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 21 8:31am

@windyshores , I am not pro-doctor for a lot of reasons. I had a wonderful doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223393/

Discussion: Anyone progress from osteoporosis to osteopenia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 27 7:51pm

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