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Reactions to Zometa infusions at 6 mo intervals?
Zometa ( Reclast but stronger) is regarded as a possible guard against bone metastasis for breast cancer thrivers. Wondering how people are handling the infusions...
Last active: 1 day ago
Planning to not do Prolia
I'm going on 79 and lead a fairly active life with golf, yoga, pilates and a daily 3 mile walk. Because my osteopenia has been...
Last active: Oct 31 7:38pm
Are there any preparations for Evenity injects?
Are there any preparation for Evenity shots?with Reclast I was told to drink lots of water. Thank you.
Last active: Jun 4 11:50pm
1 Prolia injection
I had 1 Prolia back in Feb 12. Many side effects ended up in ER for mega steriods. I am going to relay with Reclast,...
Last active: Sep 1 5:18pm
Is a dexa every 2 years enough?
My doctor suggested that a Dexa scan every 2 years is what he uses to monitor Evinity then followed by reclast I asked about blood...
Last active: Nov 4 2:54pm
Prolia
Does Prolia cause rash and UTI's? The endocrinologist recommends forte and prolix. I will not do forte as I don't want to inject everyday. Also...
Last active: Dec 29, 2022
What happens after Tymlos?
I’m going to be finishing the 18 month course of Tymlos in April/May of this year. Endo is saying that I should follow that with...
Last active: Sep 22 4:42pm
Tymlos or Forteo
Has anyone taken Forteo for two years, taken several years with no meds and then taken Tymlos successfully? I'm loathe to begin Reclast because I'm...
Last active: May 14 6:31am
Tymlos/Forteo next steps
@windyshores You are very knowledgeable on the topic, and I'm basically catching up. Let's say someone is taking Tymlos or Forteo for the first time,...
Last active: Oct 6 7:02pm
I started on a Evenity I am having extreme fatigue,.
I started Evenity last month and I’m having extreme problems with fatigue that I never had before. I also am having G.I. problems. Has anyone...
Last active: Nov 2 4:15pm
Need an osteoporosis drug vacation?
Good morning, I have noticed quite a few questions about the availability of "drug vacations" for those of us on Osteoporosis medications. I definitely had...
Last active: Jun 2, 2023
Tymlos vs Prolia
Bone specialist recommends Tymlos daily injection for me saying it is the best option at this time. After using it 18 months, Reclast once a...
Last active: Apr 26 7:15am
Atypical Femur Fracture -Stopping Prolia -Relay drug?
Atypical Femur Fracture-14 days ago. Prolia injection due next week. Intolerable side-effects from Actonel and Fosamax in 2018: Bone pain, gerd, chest pain. On Prolia...
Last active: Oct 13 8:18am
Medication???
Hello My dr ( an osteoporosis specialist)suggested Tymlos My cost $2,300 A month Not happening Then she told me to come on and get a...
Last active: Nov 16, 2023
After bisphosphonates then what
I suspect many of us started on some form of bisphosphonate. My question is what did you do next after being on these drugs for...
Last active: Apr 24 12:39am
Is Evenity next?
I have just finished my 2-year protocol of Tymlos with pretty good results. Now it’s time to decide, once again what to do to hold...
Last active: Aug 25 12:43pm
Drug vacations
I have been on a drug vacation from oral bisphosphonates, which worked very well, for one year. How do you know whether to extend the...
Last active: Aug 31 10:30am
What to try and for how long after an Extended Drug Holiday
At 78 I've been diagnosed with Osteopenia officially since 2005, year of my first bone density scan. PCP put me on Fosamax in 1999 and...
Last active: Jun 25 4:47pm
Had to stop taking Teriparatide due to high calcium in urine
I was taking Teriparatide for a bit over 6 months and I really did not have any unpleasant side effects, however, before I started the...
Last active: Oct 12 12:22pm
Suggestions for an adjustable weighted vest for bone strengthening?
I think it was a member of this forum who mentioned having a vest that could have added weights added. If so, could that person...
Last active: Sep 12 1:27pm