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What would you do? Medication.
Hi, I am interested in lay people opinions given I have received so much conflicting advice from MDs. It’s astounding and I’m sure I am...
Last active: May 21, 2024
Bone meds prior to spinal fusion
I had seen a doctor recommended by my PCP to explore injectables - spine is -1.9 and hip is -2.3, worse than scan two years...
Last active: Jan 12, 2023
Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
I am just struggling to make a decision about my treatment. I had my first bone density test and found I have osteoporosis. I have...
Last active: Mar 11 5:11pm
Too many years on osteoporosis meds??
I was diagnosed with osteopenia in 2000 at the age of 50 (had not reached menopause yet) and was put on Fosamax by my endocrinologist....
Last active: Dec 11, 2022
Tymos and kidney function?
Hi everybody, I'm a 77-yr-old woman who's had osteoporosis for a long time. I started out on Fosamax, had a long (and stupid) medication holiday...
Last active: Aug 25, 2024
New Osteoporosis Diagnosis - Where to Start
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis last year at the age of 52. As I’m sure most of you can relate, I was devastated and instantly...
Last active: 3 days ago
Evenity worked for me: Why I chose medication for osteoporosis
I just completed a year of Evenity and had my f/u Dexa. My first Dexa was in 2015 when I was in my 50s. My...
Last active: Jan 11 2:52pm
I wonder if Tymlos and Forteo only help trabecular bones.
I tried for many years to take care of my osteoporosis the natural way by eating well, taking supplements and exercising. Unfortunately, it did not...
Last active: Mar 27, 2024
My results after 1 year of Evenity
I finished 12 months of Evenity in early October 2023 with thankfully zero significant side effects (a little tiredness, headache for a day or so)...
Last active: Apr 10 3:10pm
What’s next after Evenity?
What’s next after Evenity? Just had my 8th shots of Evenity (no big issues, or side affects) have 4 more shots to go BUT want...
Last active: Apr 16 7:17am
Bone Density
Have Osteoarthritus .doctor wants to put me on Prolio. I need to no if any one had this drug and what the risks are. I...
Last active: Apr 7 1:05pm
Sharing my Dexa results :)
Just wanted to update my dexa results as several people were interested in knowing the outcome of my journey. Here's a recap of my history...
Last active: Mar 11 5:42pm
My Osteoporosis is leading to Broken Bones
Hi everyone. I haven't posted very much lately because I have been healing from a shattered ankle! I broke it in March, and had surgury...
Last active: Jan 4, 2024