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Starting Forteo/teriparatide
Starting this drug in the next week. Thinking about taking it in the late afternoon/early evening. Hoping to sleep off/thru any side effects. Any comments/recommendations...
Last active: Mar 23 11:20pm
TBS in Oregon
Does anyone who lives in Oregon ( or even Washington) know of a facility that can do trabecular bone scans on existing DXAs? My endo...
Last active: Nov 23, 2024
How did you manage the pain side effects of Prolia?
I had prolia injection a week ago. I've developed lower back pain and severe spasms. The spasms are so bad I can hardly get out...
Last active: Feb 18, 2023
Tymlos and exercise
Does Tymlos work even if you can't exercise much? Any type of exercise other than brief walking or lifting seems to cause spasms and dystonia...
Last active: Nov 10, 2024
Latest in bone health research
Osteoboston is hosting a discussion with Dr. Nancy Lane from U. C. Davis. She will be talking about the latest research in bone health. Tuesday...
Last active: Feb 21 8:24am
With osteopenia, can I still do flip turn while swimming?
Can I still do flip turn while swimming with osteopenia? I doubt it but wondered if anyone knew. Also, swimmers, research actually shows improvement in...
Last active: Apr 15, 2024
CTX Blood test
I have osteopenia and just started with a new endo. I was on bisphosphonates for 10 years, then nothing for 5, then back on Actonel...
Last active: Aug 31, 2024
Tymlos extreme side effects. PLEASE HELP
I started tymlos 3 days ago. 8 clicks at bedtime. Dizziness/nausea/headache/extreme weakness immediately and continuing thru the next day. No sleep either. Called my doctor...
Last active: Feb 16 11:45am
Foot osteoporosis
The top of my foot has been giving me a lot of pain recently. It is an aching pain and I have trouble walking. I...
Last active: Jan 9 11:46pm
Take care of your feet!
I’d like to share personal experience regarding foot health with all of you fellow bone warriors. Hopefully, it might help someone else. A bit of...
Last active: May 3 9:37am
Olecranon elbow fracture permanent damage?
I've recently fell off my bike and hit my elbow creating a Olecranon elbow fracture on my right arm. After full healing will my arm...
Last active: Nov 6, 2022
Has Effexor caused you to have Osteoporosis?
I have been taking Effexor for over 20 years. I recently read that Effexor can cause osteoporosis and, maybe, even, rescission of gums. I have...
Last active: Mar 31, 2024
Should I pursue a TBS score?
Hi all: my first post, although been lurking a while. What a terrific forum and kind group of people! I've read a few articles touting...
Last active: Jun 21 8:47am
abdominal pressure thoracic compression
Has anyone experienced abdominal pressure with low thoracic and lumbar compression fractures. In this case there is painful forward pressure at the level of the...
Last active: Dec 18, 2023
TBS resources
I am still looking for a place in Oregon that offers the TBS technology. I got a list of supposed resources from Medimaps. I called...
Last active: Sep 11, 2024
Best time to inject Forteo to get more BMD improvements
I heard different opinions about the best time to inject the Forteo: 1. MORNING injection is better aligned with the body's natural PTH and gets...
Last active: Jan 19 10:13am
Alendronate Newbie
Hello everyone! I was so glad to discover this forum. I have a few questions about alendronate which I hope won't be too repetitive of...
Last active: Jun 29 6:32am
Just Finished 18 mos on Tymlos and....
I finished 18 months on Tymlos on Feb. 25th, 2024. I'm very disappointed with my follow up dexa results. 4.8% worsening of left hip 4.2%...
Last active: Mar 29, 2024
Reclast or Prolia-side effect concern
63 y.o. Female. Discontinued Fosamax after 9 months due to sudden onset of severe acid reflux. Symptoms alleviated after several months post Fosamax. Working with...
Last active: Mar 28 10:37am
Need Dr supportive of trying AlgaeCal instead of Prolia
I'm having a doosey of a time finding a doctor who is open to my using AlgaeCal Plus and Strontium boost as first line of...
Last active: Dec 25, 2024