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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
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: Apr 28 9:35am
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: May 10 8:44am
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: Apr 24 12:27pm
Has anyone heard of getting Reclast 3 months after the first infusion?
Has anyone heard of getting Reclast again 3 month after getting my first dose of 5mg IV? I switched off of Prolea after 3 years...
Last active: 5 days ago
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