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Use of Prednisone and Improvements in Bone Density
I'm wondering if anyone who takes prednisone for chronic disease has had any success in improving or maintaining bone density by taking a prescribed drug,...
What happens after TYMLOS ?
My doctor is telling me that after 24 moths of Tymlos, one year of Fosamax, but I have read several discussions here and some people...
Newly diagnosed osteoporosis and have cried every day this week
I’m 60 years old and 2 years ago, was diagnosed with osteopenia. My Dr (Gynecologist) put me on Fosamax. I lasted 3 weeks, I had...
I took Reclast last January and had severe belly cramps, headaches,
I would like to know if anyone has taken Reclast. I’m due for another Reclast infusion and refuse to take it. My bone density in...
Gina Woods-useful talking points & overview of all therapies avail
This is a long, unpolished, but very useful video talk from Dr. Gina Woods at UC San Diego that came out yesterday (4 Feb 2026)....
Is there an alternative path after years on Prolia?
How long can I stay on Prolia? I have osteopenia and slight osteoporosis in my spine, and have been taking it for six years ....
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...
Does anyone feel like giving up ?
Idk. I am being honest I am stressed out o Dr the thought of taking any of these meds. The drs tell me not to...
Tymlos year two
It's been said that Tymlos is far more effective in the first year than in the second. For me, at least, that is true. I...
Stopping Tymlos, starting Evenity
Tymlos was such a commitment, every day. Plus I had severe heart palpitations, apparently not good to have. I finally got approved for Evenity, after...
ISO unflavored protein powder that will dissolve in both hot and cold
Recently started getting more serious about exercise such as strength training to help with maintaining and building more muscle and stronger bones. Would like to...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Anyone progress from osteoporosis to osteopenia?
Being new to this site, I’m enjoying all the info out there on your experiences with osteoporosis. Has anyone been diagnosed with osteoporosis and been...
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...
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...
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