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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
Tymlos at 70+ - Pros & Cons with severe osteoporosis
I am 70, and have severe osteoporosis, I have had several fractures over the years. Recently I developed a t8 mild compression fracture. All my...
Last active: Jun 26 9:19am
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
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
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
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
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
Timing of Tymlos Injection-AM vs PM
I just started Tymlos this week. I really would prefer to inject at night, but read a study on Forteo (the other PTH analog for...
Last active: Feb 20 10:14pm
Need your feedback re: possible pre - Tymlos routine ???
I will be starting Tymlos in a few weeks. Based on this community's discussions of possible side effects, I have designed a plan to follow...
Last active: Mar 15 2:49pm
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
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: Jul 25 2:26pm
Envenity
For everyone on ENVENITY, I wanted to let you know after 12 treatments my bone density didn’t get better but a little worse. Now they...
Last active: Mar 31 6:43pm
Can Tymlos side effects appear after over a month on the stuff?
I’ve been taking Tymlos since early January and have been doing just fine—no side effects that I’m aware of except maybe a bit of extra...
Last active: Feb 19, 2024
Severe Sciatica pain
My pain has become somewhat crippling; makes me not want to even walk. I'm wondering if anyone has found relief for the pain. I have...
Last active: Jan 15 1:39pm
Has anyone experienced a Low White Cell Count after starting TYMLOS?
Hi! Even though I have experienced Chronic Bacterial Sinus Infections over the years, they have never affected my White Cell Count. Therefore, I am a...
Last active: Nov 15, 2024
Has anyone with Osteoporosis had resorpsion of teeth?
I just went to the dentist and found that I have 2 more teeth with starting resorption. I have had 2 others in the past,...
Last active: Apr 6 10:38am
D.I.S.H. rarely diagnosed but 2xTKR and 1XTHR could influence pains?
LONG Story short. After 2TKR including a Revision and constant bleed in the knee taking lot of draining to reduce the outside knee swell .60-100...
Last active: Jul 14, 2023