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bone density results
So brief history is: 13 spinal compression fractures in 2016. Followed by 24 months of Forteo, one shot of Prolia and then Raloxifine for follow...
Last active: Jan 22 10:35am
Supplement
Good evening everyone. I am at my halfway point of my Evenity treatment and my labs came back with low Vitamin D and B. I...
Last active: Jan 12 6:47pm
Evinity ? Stiff neck and headache
Evenity . Side affect ?? Has anyone had side affect of stiff back and horrible headache? I just had my 5 th injection . I...
Last active: Jul 22, 2023
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...
Last active: Jun 2, 2025
Hard Fall
Well, yesterday I had a very hard fall onto a brick patio. I stayed there for a bit waiting to be rescued. When no rescue...
Last active: Apr 19, 2024
Advice about Osteoporosis treatment
I am new to this group. My last T score was -3.8. I am 71 yo, healthy otherwise. No meds except Oscal and a multivitamin....
Last active: Jan 29, 2025
Alternative treament over the counter or mail order drugs
Does anyone have any experience with supplements like Calciven ? I started Evenity and abruptly had to go off of it because I needed a...
Last active: Jul 2, 2025
Bone Marker Results -??
In an effort to get the best medical care I can for my severe Osteoporosis, I asked my Endo Dr to include Bone Markers. She...
Last active: Apr 24, 2025
Looking for input on 2nd opinion after 3 years of Alendronate
So, I received a virtual second opinion and was recommended to use an osteo-anabolic agent. Suggested options are Evenity, Tymlos, or Forteo. Then to follow...
Last active: Jan 31, 2025
Fractured tailbone
I passed out while making breakfast, hit the floor and fractured my tailbone. Luckily, I did not have any brain bleeds as I am on...
Last active: Nov 16, 2025
Bone care choices? (After 2nd atypical femur fracture)
I'm scheduled to start Evenity next Tuesday to come off Prolia. I'm so nervous! My issues started in my 30's (now 71) when I had...
Last active: Aug 21, 2025
Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
I am just struggling to make a decision about my treatment. I had my first bone density test and found I have osteoporosis. I have...
Last active: Oct 22, 2025
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...
Last active: Nov 16, 2023
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...
Last active: Apr 24, 2024
Osteoporosis and Dental Work
I have completed 12 Evenity shots with No problems. I will begin Prolia at the end of August. I need a tooth extracted and have...
Last active: Aug 11, 2025
Forteo (or generic) for more than two years after a several year break
Had Forteo for 24 months seven years ago with decent improvement. Then Reclast after that. Nothing else in between. My numbers again dropped now and...
Last active: Feb 26 7:16am
Knee replacement and osteoporosis
I’m just curious if anyone has had a joint replacement during or after osteoporosis treatment? I need a knee replacement and am on Evenity. My...
Last active: Sep 7, 2024
Parathyroidectomy and Prolia
Has anyone had a parathyroidectomy and taken Prolia? I just finished a year of Evenity and need to transition to Prolia or Reclast. One of...
Last active: Feb 24, 2025
PVCs from reclast infusion?
I soldiered through 10 months of Evenity with swelling and pain after each injection that lasted most of the time. I took a 5 month...
Last active: May 16, 2024
Fosamax Side Effect
I took my first dose yesterday (weekly pill) after finishing Evenity treatment, but after I went to bed, I experienced night sweats, followed by chills....
Last active: Jul 7, 2025