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Evenity follow up with Alendronate results so far
I am about 7 months into Alendronate weekly to lock in gains from Evenity completed October 2023 Evenity helped me attain a: 14% LS increase...
Should I pursue a TBS score?
Hi all: my first post, although been lurking a while. What a terrific forum and kind group of people! I've read a few articles touting...
Severe osteoporosis at age 29. Is Calcichew and D3 enough?
Hi there, I am 29 years old and was recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis at 28. My spine BMD is -4. I have hypogonadism and...
I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
I had my bone quality test yesterday along with another bone density test. This was my third bone density test in 14 months. My first...
No improvement in Dexascan after 11 months on Evenity
I'm scanning these posts and can't find results like mine. I'm a 57 year old marathon runner who had parathyroid disease diagnosed and surgery removing...
Just Diagnosed with Osteoporosis- Where to Start
I was very shocked at the diagnosis I received yesterday with a t-score of -5.4 on my left femeral neck. I hadn’t had a bone...
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...
Improvement on reduced dosage of Tymlos
The tl;dr: My dexa scan showed improvement despite the fact I was on a reduced Tymlos dosage. I started Tymlos last September. After being unable...
REMS confusion
I had the opportunity to receive a REMS while visiting family in Dallas, and I find the results puzzling. My most recent DEXA is from...
My Osteoporosis is leading to Broken Bones
Hi everyone. I haven't posted very much lately because I have been healing from a shattered ankle! I broke it in March, and had surgury...
Decision to Delay Prolia
A year ago I had my first Dexa scan which showed a -2.5 score in my lower spine, osteopenia in other areas. I had a...
List of questions for the MD - what do you wish you had asked?
I have an appt with an endocrinologist (my 3rd) on Wednesday. The first two docs were not very interested and the visits were perfunctory. The...
Alendronate Newbie
Hello everyone! I was so glad to discover this forum. I have a few questions about alendronate which I hope won't be too repetitive of...
New member intro
Hi- I’m 64 years old and I’ve just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. Spine is the worst - T score -3.2. This was not a surprise....
Fosamax Feedback
Age 57, Last DEXA Oct 2023: Lumbar T-Score -2.7, Hip T-Score -1.7, Femoral Neck T-Score -1.8 My FRAX score adjusted for my Lumbar TScore Major...
Confused by doctor options to choose, including Keith McCormick
I’m still learning and navigating my Osteoporosis diagnosis and trying to get my healthcare providers lined up. I’m 51.I have a PCP who I will...
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...
reclast infusion
Had my first reclast infusion in in February. It is now May and since then I have had lower back pain. I haven’t been able...
Worried about starting Tymlos Wednesday and question about P1NP score
Hi! I am supposed to start Tymlos Wednesday and I am nervous and scared and worried that it means I will be starting a lifetime...
New to osteoporosis and overwhelmed
Hello, I am new to this forum. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 weeks ago. Lumbar spine T-score -2.9; Left Total Hip T-score -3.2; Left...