8,102 total results
Discussions (357)
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...
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...
Alternative med when coming off Prolia
I had undiagnosed celiac disease till I was 49. With that came Osteoporosis. I was on orals for years , then on Prolia and had...
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....
Alternative treament over the counter or mail order drugs
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
High anxiety regarding Reclast or Prolia decison for OP meds
I am overwhelmed with making this decision. Currently on Evenity, 2 more injections left. Severe Osteporosis. Spine -4.7. I left my OP Dr's office last...
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....
Bioidentical Hormones for Osteoporosis
I was looking at Bioidentical Hormone Therapy (BHRT) to help with osteoporosis. Has anyone tried this approach. I was on Actonel for 10 years and...
Connect