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PVCs from reclast infusion?
I soldiered through 10 months of Evenity with swelling and pain after each injection that lasted most of the time. I took a 5 month...
Last active: May 16, 2024
Medication???
Hello My dr ( an osteoporosis specialist)suggested Tymlos My cost $2,300 A month Not happening Then she told me to come on and get a...
Last active: Nov 16, 2023
High anxiety regarding Reclast or Prolia decison for OP meds
I am overwhelmed with making this decision. Currently on Evenity, 2 more injections left. Severe Osteporosis. Spine -4.7. I left my OP Dr's office last...
Last active: Mar 9 10:11am
P1NP decrease with 9 month drug holiday
I just had my lab results come in and from Sept of 24 at my last appt, my P1NP dropped from 74 to 19. My...
Last active: May 4 1:26pm
Parathyroidectomy and Prolia
Has anyone had a parathyroidectomy and taken Prolia? I just finished a year of Evenity and need to transition to Prolia or Reclast. One of...
Last active: Feb 24 1:13pm
Bioidentical Hormones for Osteoporosis
I was looking at Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) to help with osteoporosis. Has anyone tried this approach. I was on Actonel for 10 years and...
Last active: Mar 28, 2023
Anyone had surgery even with an osteoporosis diagnosis?
Has anyone had surgery even though they've had an osteoporosis diagnosis? If so, was surgery successful? I had to postpone neck surgery due to a...
Last active: May 8, 2023
Prolia scores
Im 65 and have taken fosamax for many years but am at the point where I need either Prolia or Evenity. Ive had some radiation...
Last active: Aug 27, 2023
Significant osteoporosis: I need a bone plan
60 y/o , fit and active (I thought) but my first bone scan showed osteoporosis in spine (-3.3). Want to start Evenity, Tyblos, or Forteo....
Last active: Dec 24, 2024
Has anyone been prescribed Alendronate with a spine BMD of -3.0?
Hi, I’m a 62 year old female with Osteoporosis of the lumbar spine -3.0. I am very active and have had no fractures. My PCP...
Last active: Sep 8, 2023
Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered.
Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered? Are they available in Washington State? I am starting Evenity 12 month injections. Listened to Dr...
Last active: Feb 18 7:27am
Low Bone Turnover
Hello. I have had osteoporosis since I was 35, I am now 56. I have taken a variety of medicines but have done well until...
Last active: May 22, 2024
Hypercalciuria: Hydrochlorothiazide & Eventi
Hi! I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis (-3.4 in my spine) and hypercalciuria (after seeing the endocrinologist). I had pretty much decided to move forward...
Last active: Dec 5, 2024
Osteoporosis medicine during invisalign
I have been on Evenity for 11 months and my bone density has greatly improved. I have one more dose left. I started Invisalign a...
Last active: Mar 22, 2024
Has anyone stopped Evinity before a yr ?
I have been on Evinity for 6 months. My Dr may be taking me off . Getting really bad side affects. They last for a...
Last active: Sep 14, 2023
Mayo Clinic (Rochester) & Low Dose Reclast
I have received notification that my Mayo Clinic doctor has left. I have not been assigned another doctor as of yet and I am not...
Last active: May 7 2:24pm
Bone building drugs for osteopenia
Hi So I have been on zoldronic acid for 3 years. These things were going well had breast cancer last year and had to have...
Last active: May 18 12:22pm
Severe osteoporosis plus severe lumbar spinal stenosis
I have severe osteoporosis for which I am now taking Evenity. I also have severe lumbar spinal stenosis for which my NP prescribed lumbar epidual...
Last active: Mar 26, 2023
Treating Osteoporosis while also dealing with Lymphoma
Hello, I am in the process of deciding my next osteoporosis drug. I was on fosemax for five years which kept my dex scores stable...
Last active: Mar 2, 2022
Osteoporosis and lower back pain
Hi everyone and thank you for taking time to read my post. I am 58 and healthy- retired teacher and now teach 3 days Reading...
Last active: Mar 11 12:04pm