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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Building bone before massive spinal surgery
I have severe osteoporosis, and adult onset scoliosis. On July 13, 2025, I had a high impact fall that greatly destroyed my already compromised spine....
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Positive Evenity results after 10 months of treatment 🎉
I was shocked when I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at only 53. I've always been active, tennis, yoga, Pilates..but also was always considered "small boned."...
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...
Osteoporosis and Frax score?
Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis (56) in femoral neck (-2.6) and osteopenia in hips (2.5), spine still good, so far. The endocrinologist said to start Reclast...
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