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I wonder if Tymlos and Forteo only help trabecular bones.
I tried for many years to take care of my osteoporosis the natural way by eating well, taking supplements and exercising. Unfortunately, it did not...
Last active: Mar 27, 2024
Has anyone used the Ibandronate injection to hold in gains?
I have used a half dose of Tymlos and am now on Forteo. I have many digestive issues including GERD and need to decide on...
Last active: Mar 18 9:28am
Waiting after trip to begin Tymlos again
I have had four compression fractures in January and March which are healed. My spine T Score is -2.9. Had Kyphoplasty on 2 in March...
Last active: May 26 3:05pm
P1NP decrease with 9 month drug holiday
I just had my lab results come in and from Sept of 24 at my last appt, my P1NP dropped from 74 to 19. My...
Last active: May 4 1:26pm
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: Jan 15 10:06am
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, 2024
Evenity
My doctor prescribed Tymlos, but after the first delivery got messed up (the medication was supposed to be refrigerated, but it got driven around in...
Last active: Apr 27 10:44am
Starting Tymlos..
I tend to overreact to meds and often get the side effects. I do better if I start with a baby dose and work my...
Last active: Jan 31 8:42am
Boniva and Fibromyalgia
Hi. About 12 years ago I was on Boniva for a few months, and began to slowly feel terrible, I was in so much pain....
Last active: Feb 18, 2023
Can Tymlos cause hip pain?
In November 2022, my husband had a cage with rods and screws put around his spine from his T-9 to his S2, including illiac screws...
Last active: Apr 4, 2024
One Year Update
After one year on TYMLOS (80mg/daily, no side effects) and a weight and resistance training program 3day/wk, my DEXA results showed a 5% improvement in...
Last active: May 22 6:33pm
Began Tymlos 4 wks ago; flying solo till I see Endo in 3wks... advice?
I (62/ F) fell on ice from a bit of height about 9 months ago and broke my femur neck. Because it wasn't from standing,...
Last active: Apr 1 5:15pm
61 years old, very healthy and active, past competitive runner
I am 61, very healthy, past competitive distance runner that did not have consistent periods until in my 20’s during prime bone growth. Subsequently ,...
Last active: Dec 13, 2024
Is it common to switch from one osteoporosis drug to another?
I honestly thought most people worked with their physician to choose a drug that felt right for their circumstances, and stuck with it. I also...
Last active: Feb 5 12:23pm
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, 2024
DEXA Scan Discrepancies: Spine improvement and hip worsened
Good morning to all,I just received my DEXA results from last week’s scan, and they were a classic good news, bad news story.The good news...
Last active: Mar 14, 2024
Prolia vs. Evenity
I am just finishing two years on Tymlos and am faced with the awful choice of Prolia or Evenity. I have controlled heart disease (cardiomyopathy)...
Last active: Jul 16 11:24am
Looking ahead after Tymlos: Reclast, Evenity or HRT?
Sorry this may be a bit long, but here is some backstory: I am on month 5 of 24 of Tymlos. I'm not loving it...
Last active: Apr 26 3:52pm
How Long For Body To "Reset"?
Hi, everyone! I am new to this forum and this is my first post although i have been reading through the various threads in the...
Last active: May 13 3:56pm
CTX Blood test
I have osteopenia and just started with a new endo. I was on bisphosphonates for 10 years, then nothing for 5, then back on Actonel...
Last active: Aug 31, 2024