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I had osteoporosis diagnosed shortly after menopause and was put on Fosamax by my physician. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915647/

Discussion: Osteoporosis treatment or strontium citrate?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I took fosamax for the recommended limit of 5 years, no apparent side effects at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/980317/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 14, 2023

After 2 years my Dr wanted me to continue for 2 more years or start Prolia....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894308/

Discussion: How long did your doc have you on Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I was in Fosamax 5 years , stopped June I may start prolia. . If I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764401/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I've been taking Fosamax off and on for years. No side effects. You must be compliant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205195/

Discussion: bone pain four months after Reclast Infusion

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

Thank you...I was surprised that the doc said he hadn't heard of pain (perhaps I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146456/

Discussion: bone pain with fosomax

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

I wouldn't have teeth pulled. I some (front teeth) that have been loose for many years....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118251/

Discussion: Several opinions-collapsed arch, jaw, bite. Osteoporosis Implants

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

Thanks! I think they may want me to follow up with Reclast so I’ll have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977651/

Discussion: Tymlos is unaffordable and cardiologist says no to Evenity. What now?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I have had a good experience with Tymlos. I am sensitive to meds and had osteoporosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825648/

Discussion: My Experience on Evenity for Treating Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

I started Fosamax 6 weeks ago and now wakeup in the middle of the night with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/773303/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 15, 2022

@vrgarden youe DEXA scores weren't bad to begin with. Interesting that insurance covered Evenity for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1140163/

Discussion: Anyone taken Evinity without side affects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 12, 2024

Hi. I was prescribed Prolia last week and I don't want to start because I'm afraid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/142229/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 1, 2020

@debbiem Eventhough I am having side effects from the Prolia, I do not regret giving it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/142142/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 28, 2020

I was recently prescribed Fosamax which increased muscle pain even taking only 1 70 mg. per...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90180/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 20, 2019

Hello @jimma and @kate_who_wants_to_keep_her_bones_strong, welcome to Connect. @jimma, that is an interesting point about vitamin K....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/127320/

Discussion: Osteoporosis meds: How do they work?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 7, 2018

I've shared elsewhere here that I actually took Fosamax years ago for a few months and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390480/

Discussion: Reclast infusion

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 9, 2025

@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, 2024

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

Hi @victor5211 I took weekly actonel a while back and after a few months I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257385/

Discussion: Side effects of weekly or daily actonel

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

Did you have any tests to find a reason for your hypercalciuria? Is this being treated...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188547/

Discussion: no improvement with evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 11, 2024

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