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Tymos and kidney function?
Hi everybody, I'm a 77-yr-old woman who's had osteoporosis for a long time. I started out on Fosamax, had a long (and stupid) medication holiday...
Last active: Jan 5 7:19am
Has Anyone Injected less than Standard Dose Tymlos w/Good Results
I began injecting Tymlos in late September of 2025 after bone scan reading of -3.2 in my forearm. Hips were replaced and spine has lots...
Last active: Feb 4 10:20am
Depression and Tymlos
I'm wondering if others have experienced an onset of depression after being on Tymlos. I'm in my 9th month and have recently found myself having...
Last active: Nov 11, 2025
Struggling with Tymlos medicine
Hello, I’m turning 55 this November , was diagnosed with late stage osteoporosis, started Tymlos 2 weeks ago, with immediate side effects from the very...
Last active: Jan 11 9:58am
Alternative med when coming off Prolia
I had undiagnosed celiac disease till I was 49. With that came Osteoporosis. I was on orals for years , then on Prolia and had...
Last active: Feb 14 6:50pm
Supplements with Tymlos or Forteo
I tried for years to improve my bones naturally with diet and exercise. Then I broke 4 bones in 13 months. I tried the full...
Last active: Aug 19, 2024
Thoughts on Strontium?
I'm on month 11 of Tymlos and although I'm having some side effects that are manageable, I'm getting tired of being tired all the time....
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
First TYMLOS dose completed - 2 year journey begins
I had my first TYMLOS injection last evening. Based on the feedback in this forum, I selected to start at 6 clicks. I am so...
Last active: Jun 13, 2024
Hello, I joined today to get help in deciding what medication to begin
Hello, I need help in deciding what medication to begin taking for osteoporosis. I’ve been prescribed Tymlos and the box warning for bone cancer is...
Last active: Aug 11, 2024
Tymlos vs. Evenity
Hi all. I experienced a compression fracture at L1 about 4 weeks ago and this is how I learned I have osteoporosis. I'm "only" 57...
Last active: Nov 14, 2025
'Step' requirement for meds and Tymlos
I'm 74, was just diagnosed with osteoporosis, -4 on left hip, everything else less dire but osteo. I've spent the week researching meds, like everyone...
Last active: Nov 25, 2025
Hyperparathyroidism caused osteoporosis--now what treatment?
I had hyperparathyroidism for 10 years before my doctor noticed (!!), and as a result developed severe osteoporosis. The parathyroid problem has been fixed (with...
Last active: Jul 30, 2025
T Scores and Tymlos
I recently found my file on my dexa scans since 2003 which was right after chemo and radiation for breast cancer. Began Actonel and took...
Last active: Feb 23 12:37pm
Has anyone been prescribed Alendronate with a spine BMD of -3.0?
Hi, I’m a 62 year old female with Osteoporosis of the lumbar spine -3.0. I am very active and have had no fractures. My PCP...
Last active: Sep 8, 2023
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
P1NP and CTX results
I have had 3 sets of bone marker tests at Quest. The most recent one was May 29th. I asked to have the results sent...
Last active: May 10, 2025
T--score change, next steps
I am finishing my course of Tymlos and my progress is-- Lumbar spine T score -2.2, prev -3.2 Left total hip T score -2.8, pre...
Last active: Aug 10, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Has anyone been on FORTEO and had horrible pain and side effects?
I’m a 59-year-old female. I was diagnosed with five compression fractures is not knowing when they had osteoporosis. They put me on FORTEO. I was...
Last active: Oct 13, 2025