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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...
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...
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...
Has Anyone Had Dental Work (implant, extraction) and Not Gotten ONJ??
Having dental work -- specifically, a tooth extraction or an implant -- is supposed to be a risk factor for ONJ if you are on...
Has anyone had their doctor actually explain their DEXA scores?
While tbe T score compares density to a 30 year old for diagnostic reasons. theZ score compares scores within your age bracket. The NP really...
Medication???
Hello My dr ( an osteoporosis specialist)suggested Tymlos My cost $2,300 A month Not happening Then she told me to come on and get a...
Has anyone heard of Osteoprev as a supplement to improve bone loss?
Hello, I have recently been prescribed Osteoprive along with Shronhum and D3, K2 drops. Just wondering if anyone had tired this and if you had...
After bisphosphonates then what
I suspect many of us started on some form of bisphosphonate. My question is what did you do next after being on these drugs for...
Is Evenity next?
I have just finished my 2-year protocol of Tymlos with pretty good results. Now it’s time to decide, once again what to do to hold...
Reclast, Actonel or Evista?
Went to my first of two different Endocrinologists appointments today. A nice enough Dr but didn’t seem interested in what I had to say, made...
Prescribed Tymlos after Evenity
I completed a one year course of Evenity in September 2023. I switched endocrinologists afterwards, and he prescribed Fosamax after a brief discussion. I contacted...
Transition from Evenity to parathyroid osteoporosis Forteo/Tymlos?
On Evenity; have had lumbar fusion; want to transition to Teripartide or Tymlos after Evenity; NOT BISPH IV RECLAST OR PROLIA NOT: anyone find endocrinologist...
Help understanding T score results
Hi, I am 70 years old, and was diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 years ago in lumbar spine. Other areas were OK or osteopenia. My spine...
9 months of Evenity injections stopped because of brutal itching.
Took Evenity for 9 months. Terrible itching began. Did not take the final 3 months of injections. Took a bone density test at that point...
reclast and aspirin allergy
I am 71 yrs old and recent dexa results show osteoporosis of left femoral neck with T-score of -3.4. My physician wants me to be...
Boniva and tooth extractions
I took Prolia for 2 years and had good results. Then i had a broken tooth extracted and they refused my next infusion. My dr...
Mild osteoporosis DEXA scores: what would you do?
I posted this question earlier, which was about mild vs. severe DEXA scores. Replies seemed to veer off pretty quickly, lol, so I'm starting again....
Diagnosed 2022 with osteoporosis, now saying osteopenia
I'm very confused at this point! I'm October 2022, the DEXA showed I had osteoporosis. My doctor wanted to start me on Prolia (?). I...
Hello, I joined today to get help in deciding what medication to begin
Hello, I need help in deciding what medication to begin taking for osteoporosis. I’ve been prescribed Tymlos and the box warning for bone cancer is...
Osteoporosis treatment post transplant
I am a post kidney Transplant patient who has developed Osteoporosis. My doctors have recommended Prolia. I’m scared to start it with everything I have...
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