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DEXA scores: mild vs. severe
My primary doctor started me on Fosamax when my DEXA showed -2.5 in the spine. After four years the DEXA was -2.7. A specialist then...
Last active: Jan 10, 2024
Multiple Stress Fractures while on meds for Essential Thrombocytosis
Two years ago I suffered a stress fracture of the tibia plateau while riding my bike through sand, since then I have 4 other stress...
Last active: Apr 6, 2023
Drug vacations
I have been on a drug vacation from oral bisphosphonates, which worked very well, for one year. How do you know whether to extend the...
Last active: Aug 31, 2024
What to do!
My endocrinologist today through her nurse has let me know that my tests are back & she wants me to go on either Fosomax or...
Last active: May 1, 2024
Second Opinion
I am so grateful to this group for your thoughts and ideas about my AFF and stopping Prolia after 6 years. I want to be...
Last active: Oct 27, 2024
What to do after Tymlos (complicated)
Hi to all, In January I will have completed the two year maximum time on Tymlos, which has worked very well for me (will do...
Last active: Sep 29, 2025
Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered.
Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered? Are they available in Washington State? I am starting Evenity 12 month injections. Listened to Dr...
Last active: Feb 18, 2025
Is hrt a good option after Evenity
I am a 76 year old woman. Menopausal at 38. Took some hrt 20 years ago. I am going to begin estrogen and testosterone pellets...
Last active: Sep 17, 2024
Follow Up Treatment for Evenity Injections
Has anybody tried Evista or any other SERM as their follow-up treatment for Evenity? I just received the 7th Evenity injection, and I need to...
Last active: Aug 9, 2025
Dental work while on Reclast
I had an infusion of Reclast in March 2022 as a transition drug to stop taking Prolia. I had a tooth break off at the...
Last active: Mar 15, 2025
Question on CTX numbers
I am relaying off Prolia with Reclast. I had my first infusion in May of 2024 and a second in November of 2024. Doctor would...
Last active: Aug 4, 2025
Mayo Clinic Endocrinologist
May be somebody can recommend an endocrinologist from Mayo clinic (Rochester) . History : osteoporosis, 10 years Prolia, then 1 Reclast infusion 5 mg, horrible...
Last active: Jan 27, 2025
Positive Evenity results
I had my DEXA scan a week ago after finishing Evenity just over a month ago. With my luck I was expecting little results. Luckily...
Last active: Mar 16, 2025
N-Telopeptide Test vs DXA Test Results
I'm struggling to understand what my N-telopeptide urine results mean in relation to my DXA results. Does anyone have insight? My doctor is focused on...
Last active: Jan 24, 2023
I took Reclast last January and had severe belly cramps, headaches,
I would like to know if anyone has taken Reclast. I’m due for another Reclast infusion and refuse to take it. My bone density in...
Last active: Dec 30, 2024
Need Advice - What drug to Follow Up Evenity
I finished my 12th injection of Evenity on March 28th. It’s the only medication I’ve taken. Doctor recommended Prolia. I told her I would do...
Last active: Nov 23, 2024
Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis
I am 80 years old women and have borderline osteoporosis which affects my entire body. My doctor wants me to take Prolia and the Rheumatologist...
Last active: Feb 16 9:58pm
My Experience with Evenity
I just finished my 12th set of Evenity injections today. I wanted to share my experience with other people who are considering starting Evenity or...
Last active: Nov 25, 2025
Jubonnti reactions after first dose
My doctor is recommending I start Prolia. I have done the other osteo meds, but my score just put me in the OP category with...
Last active: Jan 11 10:29am
First Evenity shots: My positive experience
I began my Evenity treatment yesterday following a painful fracture earlier in the year and must admit I did it with trepidation after so many...
Last active: Aug 19, 2024