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Low Bone Turnover
Hello. I have had osteoporosis since I was 35, I am now 56. I have taken a variety of medicines but have done well until...
Osteoporosis medicine during invisalign
I have been on Evenity for 11 months and my bone density has greatly improved. I have one more dose left. I started Invisalign a...
Severe osteoporosis plus severe lumbar spinal stenosis
I have severe osteoporosis for which I am now taking Evenity. I also have severe lumbar spinal stenosis for which my NP prescribed lumbar epidual...
Treating Osteoporosis while also dealing with Lymphoma
Hello, I am in the process of deciding my next osteoporosis drug. I was on fosemax for five years which kept my dex scores stable...
Is anyone using Tymlos or Forteo in combination with BHRT?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/is-anyone-using-tymlos-or-forteo-in-combination-with-bhrt/
After 18 months of using the hyperparathyroid medications (Forteo and Tymlos), I am afraid to take the typically recommended medications to lock in gains. I...
Timing of Bone Markers - how often?
I was able to get CTX and P1NP bone markers in November '24. I had my first Reclast infusion in early Dec '24. If my...
Fracture while on Forteo
Has anyone had a fracture while taking Forteo? I am so disappointed that I had a foot fracture after 4 months on Forteo. I am...
Mayo Clinic (Rochester) & Low Dose Reclast
I have received notification that my Mayo Clinic doctor has left. I have not been assigned another doctor as of yet and I am not...
Osteoporosis and lower back pain
Hi everyone and thank you for taking time to read my post. I am 58 and healthy- retired teacher and now teach 3 days Reading...
What kind of plans are possible if you are looking ahead for many year
I am reading that Evenity is for one year; forteo/Tymlos for 2 years; Reclast for 3 years; bisphosphonates for 5 years; and Prolia for ten...
Tymlos and continuous high heat rate even after stopping
I think Tymlos messed my heart forever, I started about 14 months ago, it always increased my heart rate( 130’s to 160’s) right after but...
Younger than usual with severe osteoporosis
Looking for others with severe osteoporosis at a "youngish" age, for mutual support. I am 53 with severe osteoporosis---t-scores: lumbar -3.7, and femoral neck -3.2....
Suggestions regarding low dose estrogen/progesterone for osteoarthri
I am a fit 76 year old woman coming off 3 years of Reclast. It prevented further bone loss. The rheumatologist suggested Evenity which I...
Bone building drugs for osteopenia
Hi So I have been on zoldronic acid for 3 years. These things were going well had breast cancer last year and had to have...
Does anyone self pay for an anabolic?
I have been told by one doctor that I probably won’t qualify with my insurance company for an anabolic, without first trying something like fosomax...
Anyone Have Exp w/T-6 Fracture & Weighted Vest?
Does anyone with a T-6 compression fracture have experience wearing a weighted vest? What type and how many lbs? Did it help? I’m 76. My...
Questions about my CTX and Osteocalcin test results
I just received my CTX and Osteocalcin test results. CTX is 75 Osteocalcin is 11 I tried to do a quick search regarding these results...
DEXA scores 2018-2025
I thought I would post my DEXA scores before and after treatments. I would say the results closely match my CTX and P1NP bone marker...
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)...
Is it common to switch from one osteoporosis drug to another?
I honestly thought most people worked with their physician to choose a drug that felt right for their circumstances, and stuck with it. I also...