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Older vs newer DEXA systems
I fractured a vertebrae 6 months ago. It was a very traumatic fall. I’ve moved and my new primary strongly recommended I start meds, based...
REM ECHO LIGHT BONE SCAN QUESTION
I called the number that everyone gave for Mary Peters at the University of South Florida below: REMS in Florida University of South Florida (Mary...
CTX table
OK I found a table online that listed ranges for 'normal' , 'minimal to none' and moderate and high. The cutoff number appeared to be...
Help my mom can’t do anything after prolia shot
Can someone PLEASE HELP & give me advice?? My mom has always been active in 70’s walking 3 miles daily and got around GREAT but...
Itchy scalp caused by cervical osteoarthritis?
For the past 18 months I have dealt with an itchy scalp, but no dandruff, no redness or other symptoms. I tried every shampoo imaginable...
Expert Trainings on Osteoporosis
I want to make everyone aware of a training that happened earlier this month called the 24th Annual Santa Fe Bone Symposium. Presenters included the...
What's the evidence on Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density?
A recent bone density test came back in the low average range for my age. My OBGYN recommended calcium and vitamin D. I checked with...
disappointing results: would you continue or skip 2nd year of tymlos?
From what I've read, year 1 is usually one's best results on Tymlos, with 2nd year not as productive. I just got my DXA after...
Caffeine's Role in Osteoporosis
Hi All, Still finding things to ask about . . . In researching OP testing both recently and in the past, I note that caffeine...
Bone markers and CKD
My endocrinologist does not use bone markers. He has said that an entire conference could focus on this topic, and that in his view, bone...
First TYMLOS dose completed - 2 year journey begins
I had my first TYMLOS injection last evening. Based on the feedback in this forum, I selected to start at 6 clicks. I am so...
What is minimum period of Alendronate to minimise Prolia rebound?
I started on Prolia in July 2022 on advice from my doctor that the treatment would be for only 4-5 years and thereafter I could...
I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects
How do others handle the fear of side effects, as well as the very real side effects, from Tymlos and other osteoporosis drugs? I am...
Ultra Fine Injection Needles - for self injections are a dream!
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know how unbelievably wonderful it was to inject the bone medication (I am taking Tymlos) with the Nano...
Osteopenia - What to take and when?
Hi there,I am so pleased to find this support group. I am 55 years old and just in my postmenopausal stage. In Nov last year...
How many doses does an 80mcg Tymlos pen have on average?
And has anyone ever considered injecting near the buttocks? I ask this because I have read some persons reporting an increase of belly fat when...
Forteo follow-up research
Hi. I am new to this forum. I am on my 2nd Forteo pen and wondering if there is enough research on safety long term....
Has any gotten blood clots on Evista (Raloxifene)?
I am four years out from completion of treatment for triple negative breast cancer. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis after treatment and Prolia was recommended....
CTX high but can't find reason
I had Dexa 2017 and was in osteopenia in spine and little in hips. In 2022 I went to satellite of my hosptial instead (...
Dexa Scan after 18 mo on Tymlos
DEXA scan of spine from June 2022 showed T-score of -4.7 (age 71). I had a baseline scan November 2022 before starting Tymlos at a...