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Evenity Can I get more side effects as I continue my treatment?
I just had my first two shots of Evenity last month (one in each arm) it went well no pain whatsoever. My question is, as...
Last active: Dec 10, 2024
Tips for Reclast Injection
I will have my 12th Evenity injections next month. I had a DEXA and my spine improved significantly, but no other changes. I plan to...
Last active: Mar 9 12:10pm
My journey on Osteoporosis meds and now back issues ...
Hi all. First I want to say I have great respect for everyone who posts here. It helps so much and often cuts the "noise"...
Last active: Feb 13 10:29am
Looking for cases of people using a second anabolic after the first
I'm particularly interested in the Forteo, then Evenity sequence. I'm still in severe osteoporosis after 17 months of Forteo. Hardly any point in taking Reclast...
Last active: Mar 18 12:33pm
Small patch Balding on Scalp
Has anyone experienced hair loss on Evenity and taking high doses of Ibuprofen for pain? After my 14 shot of Evenity my hairdresser noticed a...
Last active: Mar 1 11:26am
Anabolic Osteoporosis Drugs
I am female, 56 and have -3.2 DXA in my spine. My insurance (Aetna) wants me on Prolia. My rheumatologist says I’m way too young...
Last active: Oct 12, 2025
Reclast and RA
Has anyone with RA had a Reclast infusion? If so, did you do okay with it; have side effects; have a way to mitigate side...
Last active: 2 days ago
reclast or ?
I have taken evenity for a year and have been advised to take reclast to maintain what bone growth evenity has done. I am concerned...
Last active: Dec 21, 2025
Low Platelet Count
Has anyone on Evenity experienced a low platelet count? If so, after how much time on Evenity. Mine has suddenly plummeted and there could be...
Last active: Dec 23, 2025
Is anyone experiencing increased GERDS/Acid Reflux?
For many years I have been on generic Prilosec and after trying Fosamax I had to start taking Famotidine as well for severe Acid Reflux....
Last active: Mar 17 4:19pm
brand name vs generic Forteo
I was on brand name Forteo seven years ago. Now considering Forteo again as recommended by my endo (or Evenity) but insurance only covers generic....
Last active: Feb 23 9:40am
question about being on osteoporosis medication for 25+ years
I haven't started any osteoporosis medication yet. I have an appointment next week to start Evenity, but I am still thinking about how my severe...
Last active: Feb 23 7:58am
Anyone with osteoporosis had the the TOPS system placed?
I had an appointment with a well-known neurosurgeon who wanted to use the TOPS system on me however I read that it's contraindicated for people...
Support Group: Spine Health
Last active: 2 days ago
Is Reclast just 1 dose or has to be multiple?
I need to understand the dosing of Reclast better. I am coming off Evenity and need further medication. Can Reclast be used as 1 dose,...
Last active: Jun 30, 2025
Alternatives to standard Osteoporosis drugs
Has anyone tried Calciven and did it increase your bone density as effectively as Evenity or Forteo ? My Dr. doesn't recognize any drugs besides...
Last active: 10 hours ago
PPI impact on calcium
Hello, I am 6 months into Evenity. My GI feels very strongly that I need a several month course of omeprazole (Prilosec) for GERD. I...
Last active: Oct 17, 2025
sore teeth
I received my first Evenity shot 2 weeks ago & started experiencing tooth pain - is this a normal response to the shots?
Last active: Mar 11, 2024
which bisphosphonate does NOT cause hair loss or joint pains
In a few months am going to need to choose a treatment to save any bone gains(if any) that I have achieved from Tymlos. Side...
Last active: Mar 8 9:27pm
Bone Tite Supplement for Dental Implants
I recently had a tooth extracted due to a crumbling old root canal. I’m also on Evenity. The periodontist and Endo agreed I didn’t have...
Last active: Jul 3, 2025