Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group

Background: I am on Raloxifene (Evista) and like it but my Endocrinologist wants me to change to a anabolic bone building therapy (Tymlos, Forteo, Evenity)...

Wondering if anyone has done a second course of Forteo. I took Forteo about seven years ago. Had decent gains and no side effects. Followed...

I have been told by one doctor that I probably won’t qualify with my insurance company for an anabolic, without first trying something like fosomax...

I am beginning this Osteoporosis journey. 2 yrs ago the Rheumatologist had some labwork done and a couple x-rays and said that Evenity would be...

I have been on Teriparatide for 4-1/2 months now. I am someone who is extremely sensitive to all medications. The first nine days of my...

After a year of Evenity, I am now on Alendronate (Fosamax) to hold in gains. Every Sunday I take the medication but undoubtedly my day...

Greetings: I just finished the 12 month course of Evenity without any serious problems. Other than occasional soreness at the injection sites on my arms,...

I had spinal fusion 3 months ago when discovered advanced osteoporosis. Dr. Started me on Evenity. Hi BP immediately at the infusion center. Then ended...

So, I’m currently seeing an Endocrinologist that I’ve started with this year who started me on Evenity. I have had 4 infusions for Evenity so...

I'm 64 and in good health except for mild (1+) mitral and (1 or 1-2+) tricuspid valve regurgitation last checked two years ago . I...

I honestly thought most people worked with their physician to choose a drug that felt right for their circumstances, and stuck with it. I also...

If all of the comments about the horrible side effects of Reclast have gotten you petrified. Please read on. I read many of the comments...

I just saw an endocrinologist (referred by my OB/GYN) and all of my bloodwork came out within normal ranges. Although she did not test my...

Our bodies are very complex entities. The drugs used to treat Osteoporosis can also affect other functions but that often seems to be ignored or...

I am 82. Three endocrinologists have recommended Evenity to me. I am concerned with black box warning. And I don't like that after 1 year...

Looking for others with severe osteoporosis at a "youngish" age, for mutual support. I am 53 with severe osteoporosis---t-scores: lumbar -3.7, and femoral neck -3.2....

I have mast cell activation syndrome and my metabolic bone doctor at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC wants me to take Evenity and Tymlos...

I had seen a doctor recommended by my PCP to explore injectables - spine is -1.9 and hip is -2.3, worse than scan two years...

Recently diagnosed w/"severe" OP at 61 following an overexertion lumbar fracture. I also fractured 2 lumbar vertebrae 4.5 years ago from an accident. I've seen...

Has anyone switched from Tymlos to Forteo and had fewer side effects? I went to a new endocrinologist today. She said that in her experience,...