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Cancer risks of Tymlos
I am 62 and have osteoporosis. The doc suggested Tymlos and between side effects and risks of cancer I’m petrified to start this process. It...
Last active: Nov 4 12:48pm
Thoughts on Strontium?
I'm on month 11 of Tymlos and although I'm having some side effects that are manageable, I'm getting tired of being tired all the time....
Last active: Nov 22 12:42pm
Dosage Adjustments On Tymlos Pen
I recently started using the Tymlos pen. I am on the beginning of the second pen. I have been on the full dosage and the...
Last active: Dec 8 12:46pm
Osteoporosis bone density test. Did you get yours? How did you do?
After 18 months on Tymlos, my bone density tests are in. For my age, 78, my scores are in the range and the hips have...
Last active: Sep 19 8:43am
Any pre-injection tips for Tymlos?
About to start Tymlos on Thursday. I know with Reclast a drink of water and 2 Tylenol before the infusion was helpful for absorption, side...
Last active: Aug 13 5:10pm
Has anyone else gotten acne with tymlos
So on top of all the other side effects with Tymlos, I find myself waking up everyday with new pimples, as if I’ve gone back...
Last active: Feb 26 5:07pm
I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid: Which med to choose?
I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid which is making my Osteoporosis worse. One Dr said Prolia and the other Dr said only the daily...
Last active: Mar 20 10:14am
Hypercalcuria on Tymlos
I just received my 24 hour urine test results-and I have an extreme amount of calcium in my urine. I probably won't hear from my...
Last active: Aug 10 4:36pm
Tymlos vs. Evenity
Hi all. I experienced a compression fracture at L1 about 4 weeks ago and this is how I learned I have osteoporosis. I'm "only" 57...
Last active: Nov 28 10:00pm
Struggling with Tymlos medicine
Hello, I’m turning 55 this November , was diagnosed with late stage osteoporosis, started Tymlos 2 weeks ago, with immediate side effects from the very...
Last active: Jun 4 11:47pm
Tymos and kidney function?
Hi everybody, I'm a 77-yr-old woman who's had osteoporosis for a long time. I started out on Fosamax, had a long (and stupid) medication holiday...
Last active: Aug 25 7:15pm
Treating Osteoporosis while also dealing with Lymphoma
Hello, I am in the process of deciding my next osteoporosis drug. I was on fosemax for five years which kept my dex scores stable...
Last active: Mar 2, 2022
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...
Last active: Jun 13 5:40am
Supplements with Tymlos or Forteo
I tried for years to improve my bones naturally with diet and exercise. Then I broke 4 bones in 13 months. I tried the full...
Last active: Aug 19 4:41pm
Hello, I joined today to get help in deciding what medication to begin
Hello, I need help in deciding what medication to begin taking for osteoporosis. I’ve been prescribed Tymlos and the box warning for bone cancer is...
Last active: Aug 11 10:11pm
Has anyone been prescribed Alendronate with a spine BMD of -3.0?
Hi, I’m a 62 year old female with Osteoporosis of the lumbar spine -3.0. I am very active and have had no fractures. My PCP...
Last active: Sep 8, 2023
Had to stop taking Teriparatide due to high calcium in urine
I was taking Teriparatide for a bit over 6 months and I really did not have any unpleasant side effects, however, before I started the...
Last active: Oct 12 12:22pm
61 years old, very healthy and active, past competitive runner
I am 61, very healthy, past competitive distance runner that did not have consistent periods until in my 20’s during prime bone growth. Subsequently ,...
Last active: 4 days ago
I wonder if Tymlos and Forteo only help trabecular bones.
I tried for many years to take care of my osteoporosis the natural way by eating well, taking supplements and exercising. Unfortunately, it did not...
Last active: Mar 27 10:38pm
Began Tymlos 4 wks ago; flying solo till I see Endo in 3wks... advice?
I (62/ F) fell on ice from a bit of height about 9 months ago and broke my femur neck. Because it wasn't from standing,...
Last active: Dec 7 5:53pm