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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...
Last active: Feb 19 4:33pm
Afraid it the treatment meds for osteoporosis
I’m 68 with latest spine score of-37. My body type is very thin with BMI 19- but I eat extremely healthy diet and do excellent...
Last active: Dec 5, 2025
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...
Last active: Jan 20 4:10pm
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...
Last active: Jun 1, 2024
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...
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
Peter Attia podcast on osteo
Peter Attia just did a good podcast with Belinda Beck, on YouTube and on his podcast The Drive. She's a big proponent of exercise, specifically...
Last active: Oct 7, 2025
Tymlos and continuous high heat rate even after stopping
I think Tymlos messed my heart forever, I started about 14 months ago, it always increased my heart rate( 130’s to 160’s) right after but...
Last active: Nov 10, 2022
Which specialist is best-Rheumatologist, Endocrinology, or Physiology?
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...
Last active: Mar 8 9:36am
Bone Marker Tests (CTX and P1NP)
My last bone scan indicated a t-score of -2.5 in my left femoral neck. Everything else is in the osteopenia range. My doctor did bone...
Last active: Jan 29 9:57pm
My doctor did not prescribe any other medication after Prolia
I am a 24 year old male. I have been taking prolia for 3.5 years due to osteoporosis. After 7 doses of prolia, my doctor...
Last active: Jun 9, 2025
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...
Last active: Nov 24, 2025
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...
Last active: Jul 3, 2023
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....
Last active: Mar 29, 2023
How long can I stay on Prolia?
I am 64 years old with a lumbar spine T-score of -3.1 (down 4.9% in 2 years) likely due to poor habits in the past...
Last active: Sep 5, 2023
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...
Last active: Apr 2, 2016
Anyone developed pain in feet from Evenity?
I have had 5 doses of Evenity and a couple months ago started having discomfort in my heels and balls and my feet have gotten...
Last active: Jan 20 8:19pm
What type of weight vest do you use?
My gynecologist recommended I use a weight vest for my osteoporosis. I am getting confused over the many choices. Many seem too big and clunky...
Last active: May 2, 2023
Understanding advice for dealing with osteoporosis and navigating info
I am looking at where I went wrong following the advice to exercise, eat well and take supplements. I did all of that - religiously...
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
Going to Dr. today to discuss starting on medication.
I'm 70 y/o, diagnosed with mild to moderate osteo in hips. No surprise, runs in the family. I'm nervous about drugs in general, the Bone...
Last active: Aug 16, 2024
Evenity and chloresterol
My cholesterol has always been high so my doctor is working with me to lower it with diet, exercise, fish oil, etc. Statins have had...
Last active: Oct 1, 2024