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Younger than usual with severe osteoporosis
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 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...
Need advice for wife
So, I'm on Tymlos as some of you know, and doing well. Now it's my wife's turn to deal with this. She is 63, and...
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 ....
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...
Have been on Fosomax for 2 years: Change to Prolia?
I am 74-havehad1fall-nofracture,concussion or internal bleeding. Have been on fosomaxfor 2 years weith noside effects/ I am on the mediterreandiet and have been for 9...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Confused re diagnosis
OK, deep breath and starting over. After receiving a diagnosis of severe osteoporosis after a dexa and being told that I'd need to start on...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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