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In last 8 years, I had two fractures, one at left wrist requiring a titanium plate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021052/

Discussion: What happens after Tymlos?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 23 9:30am

I am pretty pro-medication on this forum but I wonder if you need meds yet. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028483/

Discussion: Did my T-scores go down?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 6 7:37am

@windyshores Hi! I have some catching up to do with you but saw this, good info...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693312/

Discussion: How do you halt the progress of osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 26, 2022

@paula630 I thought Reclast increases bone density. It seems like semantics on the part of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170635/

Discussion: Reclast side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 9 11:07am

@parrotqueen Hi, I agree with you about the drugs as I have had osteoporosis for years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/277918/

Discussion: Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 16, 2019

In 2008 I took Fosamax for about 3 months. No GI issues but one day I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146514/

Discussion: Reclast infusion

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 24 9:10am

If your bone density scan shows severe osteoporosis, you have those three choices: Forteo, Tymlos and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1093337/

Discussion: Newbie confused by doctor options to choose, including Keith McCormick

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 24 12:51pm

Prescribing information and post market experiences do not specify bone pain as a common side effect,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064647/

Discussion: What is best time of day to take Forteo?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 9 7:32am

Keith McCormick's book "Great Bones" available online Dr. Ben Leder's video "Combinations and Sequencing" on You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003584/

Discussion: Bone care choices? (After 2nd atypical femur fracture)

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jan 25 11:54am

I have 4 compression fractures in my thoracic spine, the newest being 2 years ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066168/

Discussion: Need Advice - What drug to Follow Up Evenity

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 11 3:32pm

I had osteoporosis for 16 years and did cancer meds toward the end that greatly worsened...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/936577/

Discussion: Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 26, 2023

Thanks for the advice. I was thinking similarly. I thought my numbers merited more attention to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825632/

Discussion: 68 yr. man with -4.9 in L4!

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

Just started with Fosamax, 70mg once a week. I am having terrible side effects. Started on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092701/

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

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 23 4:33pm

I am really sorry to hear about what is happening to you. I don't know your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091799/

Discussion: Osteoporosis Drugs - Managing joint pain side effects

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 22 1:15pm

@sheezit maybe you could get a copy of Keith McCormick's book "Great Bones" or watch some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041925/

Discussion: Thoughts on Prolia?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 29 6:23am

My L1-L4 T-scores are an avg of -3.3. I am thinking about taking Tymlos (or Forteo)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1038598/

Discussion: What helps improve osteoporosis without medication?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 22 11:24pm

I took Fosamax for a few years for osteopenia. Then I went off it. A few...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813010/

Discussion: Anyone been on Prolia for an extended period? 5-10 years?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Feb 17, 2023

Interesting info that I have not heard before. I need to ask some questions so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026226/

Discussion: Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 2 3:53pm

-2.7 is that murky area. I honestly can't say if I regretted waiting. It isn't that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1068027/

Discussion: Did you wait to start osteoporosis treatment, if so why?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 14 7:25pm

@MicheleM I have lupus and my docs won't prescribe Prolia for me. Other arguments against Prolia...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085683/

Discussion: Tymlos pro/cons

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 12 3:03pm

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