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How can I improve bone density when it hurts to move?
I have severe arthritis and my joints are usually hurting. I have done limited exercise in the past 2 years and worried my osteopenia will...
Does anyone have spondylosis with multifacet disease of the lumbar spi
I have spondylosis with multifacet disease of the lumbar spine. I have difficulty breathing when walking and can’t stand up straight and start walking bent...
After Tymlos
I have been taking Tymlos for just over a year and have an app't to talk to my provider about next steps. I tried alendronate...
Is Osteoporosis reversible in post menopausal women?
I'm relatively new to this support group. I'm post menopausal with osteoporosis. I've been reading various group discussions here and doing a little bit of...
Forteo: sore throat as side effect?
I am 2 doses in to starting Forteo, having some bad DXA results (-3.5, & similar) despite supplementing with D3, Calcium, Magnesium, K2, as well...
Physical Therapists/Margaret Martin
I was recently diagnosed with a slight compression fracture at L1 and L2. I am going to confer with a physical therapist near my residence...
Evenity….stopped after the first set of injections…
Evenity was recommended by my family practice physician. I am now 71, relatively active, 5’9” BMI:19. My Ortho issues began about ten years ago when...
Bottom line .. have you finished Evenity and then fractured
After three spontaneous fractures in the past year, my doctor prescribed Evenity. Given my poor bone structure the doctors and physical therapists have recommended I...
Osteopenia and ce4vical steroid epidural
Have any of you had steroid infections in cervical sp8ne with osteopenia. I'm not on any meds for osteopenia, just diet increase of calcium. Dexa...
Tymlos and fatigue
2 weeks on the medication, fatigue is my only side effect. I take enough supplements, so I can rule that out. I drink lots, so...
Fracture Risk Assessment
According to new guidelines in Canada, if your fracture risk is less than 15% there is no need to go on medication. If you are...
Has this happened to you? BMD declines with both Prolia and Evenity
After 2-3 years taking Prolia with consistent BMD increases, a year ago my bone density test showed a decline on both femoral necks. So, my...
Bone turnover markers (CTX and P1NP): do you have a baseline?
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/bone-turnover-markers-ctx-and-p1np-do-you-have-a-baseline/
Currently i am on forteo therapy with a couple bone markers tests done. However, I didnt have ctx or p1np tested before the start of...
Forteo (teriparatide) followed by HRT: My Experience
I wanted to start a thread sharing my experience with Forteo → HRT, since this treatment sequence is less discussed but may be very helpful...
Looking for info
I am 51, have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis and have been on Tymlos for a month now. After reading some discussions I'm realizing I...
I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
I had my bone quality test yesterday along with another bone density test. This was my third bone density test in 14 months. My first...
Laying down as an OP factor
So--67 y.o. male have been diagnosed with OP: -4.9 L4. No secondary causes, normal blood workup (-PTH, PO4 score), high Ca diet, supplements, exercised, etc....
Shoulder pain from strength training
Trying to make up for lost time (and bone!), maybe I went a bit too gungho on the push-ups and planks. On doctor’s advice, I...
Risks of Hip Surgery with Osteoporosis
I have osteoporosis in my left hip (neck region) with a T score of -2.7. I know that I'm looking at a hip replacement at...
Early menopause: How do you manage osteopenia?
I went through early menopause at 35 (along with my birth mother and birth grandmother). I am now 47 and have osteopenia in my hip...