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Osteoporosis, hurting all over.
I stared Fosomax and used it for 6 weeks. I fainted toward the end of this period due to dehydration I guess. Then I realized...
Last active: Feb 13, 2024
Anyone try bioidentical hormones to combat/treat osteoporosis?
I'm giving it some thought. After a bad experience with Alendronate, I'm very hesitant to start with Prolia.
Last active: Sep 29, 2024
Is there anyone who has been able to get Evenity approved for a man?
So far, Evenity has yet to be approved for my husband. I know the FDA has not approved it for men, but we want to...
Last active: Nov 17, 2025
Husband ending Forteo, what next?
It has been suggested that when meeting with his specialist tomorrow virtually, I should ask these questions and then a summary of the three most...
Last active: Apr 2 2:54pm
Dexa Results
I just last month came off ADT (Orgovyx) after 2 1/2 years as part of my prostate cancer treatment. I had a dexa bone scan...
Last active: Aug 25, 2025
Immediate and severe Tymlos side effects.
Has anyone else experienced immediate and severe side effects from Tymlos, with their first injection? I had a first and last injection of Tymlos in...
Last active: Mar 11 9:59pm
How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?
I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis and had my first Prolia injection about a month ago. I have never had any health issues, I am...
Last active: Feb 4, 2025
Liquid alendronate
Hi everyone, I know I posted about my dilemma as I prepare to go off Tymlos after two successful years on it. My endocrinologist wants...
Last active: Dec 14, 2025
I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid: Which med to choose?
I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid which is making my Osteoporosis worse. One Dr said Prolia and the other Dr said only the daily...
Last active: Mar 20, 2024
Tymlos Rejected by Insurance- now what?
Yesterday my endocrinologist recommended that I start Tymlos since my spine is at -3.2. I have severe allergic reactions to most medications because of MCAS...
Last active: Feb 5 4:24pm
Conflicting Advice
I've been seeing a Rheumatologist for my PMR since last November. I was initially prescribed 60mg of Prednisone. Slowly I've been reducing my dosage and...
Last active: Aug 23, 2024
Osteonecrosis
I have Osteonecrosis of the jaw/palate. I took Prolia 2 shots. Developed alopecia and ostenecrosis . Prior I was on alendronate Coupled with all the...
Last active: Nov 19, 2025
Raloxifene Question
Background: I am on Raloxifene (Evista) and like it but my Endocrinologist wants me to change to a anabolic bone building therapy (Tymlos, Forteo, Evenity)...
Last active: Apr 21, 2023
What happens after Tymlos?
I’m going to be finishing the 18 month course of Tymlos in April/May of this year. Endo is saying that I should follow that with...
Last active: Jan 7 10:34pm
After Evenity
I will have my last injection of Evenity in two weeks. I don't want to have a Reclast infusion because I have had up to...
Last active: Mar 30 1:53pm
Endocrinologist in Florida
I live in a small town in the Panhandle of Florida. I have Osteoporosis and only have a GP who is adamant about Prolia. Does...
Last active: Sep 5, 2025
Update on post Evenity treatment
I finished a year of Evenity in June 2024. I started Prolia the end of August. I would have started sooner except that I moved...
Last active: Nov 3, 2025
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, 2025
HRT (over 65 years old ) OR natural cures versus bisphosphonates
I am soon finishing 2 years of Tymlos. No gains in BMD after first year but no density loss (stayed steady) In September I will...
Last active: 6 days ago
Advanced osteoporosis and need advice picking best drug
I had spinal fusion 3 months ago when discovered advanced osteoporosis. Dr. Started me on Evenity. Hi BP immediately at the infusion center. Then ended...
Last active: Aug 12, 2025