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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...
Last active: Sep 11, 2024
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...
Last active: Apr 1 6:26am
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...
Last active: Aug 3, 2024
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...
Last active: Mar 11 11:10am
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....
Last active: Jan 6, 2024
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...
Last active: Sep 17, 2024
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
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....
Last active: Apr 15 7:33pm
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 (...
Last active: Jul 13, 2023
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...
Last active: Feb 28 6:47am
Finding a specialist who provides individualized treatment
Connect is an amazing place to support, educate, and help each other. We're spread out across the country, and even the world, so our experiences...
Last active: May 13, 2024
How much weight lifting is required to build bone?
After a full year of weekly Osteostrong sessions, my T scores remained the same: spine -1.7, right hip -1.5, and left hip -1.3. While I’m...
Last active: Jun 3, 2024
P1NP and CTX results
I have had 3 sets of bone marker tests at Quest. The most recent one was May 29th. I asked to have the results sent...
Last active: May 10 8:27am
Calcium citrate & elemental calcium
Hi, I was newly diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor told me to start taking 1200 mg of calcium. I started with calcium citrate 600 mg,...
Last active: Sep 9, 2024
Reclast and rash
I had a Reclast infusion in August 2024. Within a couple of hours, a rash started on my face. It spread over the full left...
Last active: Apr 27 6:42pm
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
DEXA Scan Discrepancies: Spine improvement and hip worsened
Good morning to all,I just received my DEXA results from last week’s scan, and they were a classic good news, bad news story.The good news...
Last active: Mar 14, 2024
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: Jul 15 11:40am
Understanding advice for dealing with osteoporosis and navigating info
I am looking at where I went wrong following the advice to exercise, eat well and take supplements. I did all of that - religiously...
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
New to this journey and would like advice where to start.
Hi all. As a new member, this is my first post. I am a 67-year-old female, 145 lbs, 5’5” and fairly active. I work in...
Last active: Oct 14, 2024