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D.I.S.H. rarely diagnosed but 2xTKR and 1XTHR could influence pains?
LONG Story short. After 2TKR including a Revision and constant bleed in the knee taking lot of draining to reduce the outside knee swell .60-100...
Last active: Jul 14, 2023
How long did your doc have you on Tymlos?
If you were on Tymlos, how long were you on it? My doc says she keeps most patients at the full two years, even if...
Last active: Oct 6 11:16am
what movements to avoid with osteoporosis
Hello again, I was thinking recently about how the diagnosis of osteoporosis changes our everyday life and even movements that we use to do. Can...
Last active: Apr 4, 2023
Risks of Hip Surgery with Osteoporosis
I have osteoporosis in my left hip (neck region) with a T score of -2.7. I know that I'm looking at a hip replacement at...
Last active: Apr 13 10:05pm
Arthritis surrounding knee replacement
I am 62 and have osteoarthritis in several areas. Recently had knee replacement a year ago and still experiencing stiffness and swelling. I had significant...
Last active: Oct 22, 2023
radiation and already have osteoporosis and loose teeth
hi lilyann here, i am to see a radiologist oncologist on the 4th to discuss palliative radiology, i am wondering about my already loose teeth...
Last active: Sep 9 6:15am
Osteoporosis and being very underweight.
I know that it is common for women with osteoporosis to be underweight, a relationship not fully understood. But I am 4'11" and weigh 82...
Last active: Jan 31 8:18pm
Prolia added to Eligard and Erleada
My oncologist wants to add Prolia injections to my maintence routine of Eligard every 3 months and Proleada every day. Has anyone else had experience...
Last active: Aug 10, 2023
Help my mom can’t do anything after prolia shot
Can someone PLEASE HELP & give me advice?? My mom has always been active in 70’s walking 3 miles daily and got around GREAT but...
Last active: Apr 22 8:04am
Itchy scalp caused by cervical osteoarthritis?
For the past 18 months I have dealt with an itchy scalp, but no dandruff, no redness or other symptoms. I tried every shampoo imaginable...
Last active: Nov 18 5:19am
New to this journey and would like advice where to start.
Hi all. As a new member, this is my first post. I am a 67-year-old female, 145 lbs, 5’5” and fairly active. I work in...
Last active: Oct 14 10:43pm
Expert Trainings on Osteoporosis
I want to make everyone aware of a training that happened earlier this month called the 24th Annual Santa Fe Bone Symposium. Presenters included the...
Last active: Aug 22 6:06pm
disappointing results: would you continue or skip 2nd year of tymlos?
From what I've read, year 1 is usually one's best results on Tymlos, with 2nd year not as productive. I just got my DXA after...
Last active: Feb 6 9:16am
Caffeine's Role in Osteoporosis
Hi All, Still finding things to ask about . . . In researching OP testing both recently and in the past, I note that caffeine...
Last active: Sep 8 1:57pm
First TYMLOS dose completed - 2 year journey begins
I had my first TYMLOS injection last evening. Based on the feedback in this forum, I selected to start at 6 clicks. I am so...
Last active: Jun 13 5:40am
Bone markers and CKD
My endocrinologist does not use bone markers. He has said that an entire conference could focus on this topic, and that in his view, bone...
Last active: Sep 11 5:25am
What is minimum period of Alendronate to minimise Prolia rebound?
I started on Prolia in July 2022 on advice from my doctor that the treatment would be for only 4-5 years and thereafter I could...
Last active: Jun 3 10:54am
I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects
How do others handle the fear of side effects, as well as the very real side effects, from Tymlos and other osteoporosis drugs? I am...
Last active: Sep 27 2:28pm
Ultra Fine Injection Needles - for self injections are a dream!
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know how unbelievably wonderful it was to inject the bone medication (I am taking Tymlos) with the Nano...
Last active: Aug 3 8:50pm
Osteopenia - What to take and when?
Hi there,I am so pleased to find this support group. I am 55 years old and just in my postmenopausal stage. In Nov last year...
Last active: Mar 27 6:39am