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Does anyone know if I can get dental work done before starting reclast
I’m just done with Evenity ( 12 months) and need to start Reclast or Prolia. Dentists don’t seem to know so I need input as...
Last active: Jun 13 12:25pm
Who has been on Prolia and hasn’t had any bone density gains.
I was on Evenity for 1 year with my DEXA starting at -4.6 in my spine and at the end DEXA was -3.3. I then...
Last active: Aug 21 8:21pm
Reclast: Poor Result...Next steps
I'm female, in my early seventies, very active, no history of fractures or family OP. Have had two reclast infusions over the last two years...
Last active: Aug 30 1:23pm
Has anyone got cancer or heart issues after taking Forteo, Tymlos, or?
Has anyone got cancer or heart issues after doing the Forteo, Tymlos, or Evenity injections? What's the longest anyone been off these drugs?
Last active: Oct 19, 2024
Bone care choices? (After 2nd atypical femur fracture)
I'm scheduled to start Evenity next Tuesday to come off Prolia. I'm so nervous! My issues started in my 30's (now 71) when I had...
Last active: Aug 21 2:12pm
Where to even start with bone drugs
I had a dexa scan almost 10 years ago which showed scores in the low 2’s. My recent dexa scan shows my back and neck...
Last active: Feb 4, 2024
FOLLOW UP WITH EVISTA AFTER BONE BUILDING DRUGS
FOLLOW UP WITH EVISTA AFTER ANABOLIC BONE BUILDING DRUGS (eg EVENITY, TYMLOS, FORTEO/TERIPARATIDE, ) I am considering using Evista upon completion of 12 Evenity injections...
Last active: Aug 13 12:45pm
Alternative treament over the counter or mail order drugs
Does anyone have any experience with supplements like Calciven ? I started Evenity and abruptly had to go off of it because I needed a...
Last active: Jul 2 6:55am
Evinity ? Stiff neck and headache
Evenity . Side affect ?? Has anyone had side affect of stiff back and horrible headache? I just had my 5 th injection . I...
Last active: Jul 22, 2023
Alternatives to standard Osteoporosis drugs
Has anyone tried Calciven and did it increase your bone density as effectively as Evenity or Forteo ? My Dr. doesn't recognize any drugs besides...
Last active: May 20 9:10am
Does anyone experience rib pain with their osteoporosis
I have osteoporosis and i experience rib pain and sometimes popped cartlidge. I’m doing the evenity shots but this was going on before the shots....
Last active: Feb 6 12:01am
Prolia Not Available?
I just completed a one-year treatment with Evenity for osteoporosis and my Rheumatologist wants me to now start Prolia. However, her office just notified me...
Last active: Aug 17, 2024
No response to three medicines
I have tried fosomax prolia and reclast spine results got worse -4.2 despite meds and extensive weight training. Had side effects with fosomax and prolia...
Last active: Mar 7 8:59pm
Tymlos and Loss of Appetite
Has anyone on Tymlos experienced a loss of appetite, thus weight loss? I have been on Tymlos for 7 months and have experienced both. This...
Last active: Nov 10, 2024
Fosamax Side Effect
I took my first dose yesterday (weekly pill) after finishing Evenity treatment, but after I went to bed, I experienced night sweats, followed by chills....
Last active: Jul 7 1:05pm
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: Aug 28 4:07pm
Severe Osteoporosis
I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis in 2013. Recent Bone Density showed it is now severe. I am 76 years old. Had emergency surgery 3 years...
Last active: Jun 2 10:15am
Hard Fall
Well, yesterday I had a very hard fall onto a brick patio. I stayed there for a bit waiting to be rescued. When no rescue...
Last active: Apr 19, 2024
Which Osteo Meds Don't Need to Be Followed Up with More Meds
I see that with some meds, like alendronate, you take a pause after a few years and then see if you need to continue or...
Last active: Aug 13 9:22pm
Advice about Osteoporosis treatment
I am new to this group. My last T score was -3.8. I am 71 yo, healthy otherwise. No meds except Oscal and a multivitamin....
Last active: Jan 29 10:46pm