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Concerned about the cost of Prolia: How do you make it affordable?
I am concerned about this cost of Prolia I just had my first injection and the OSF Outpatient Clinic in Peoria charged over $9000! My...
Last active: Feb 17, 2023
Help my mom can’t do anything after prolia shot
Can someone PLEASE HELP & give me advice?? My mom has always been active in 70’s walking 3 miles daily and got around GREAT but...
Last active: Apr 22, 2024
Prolia versus Tymlos for osteoporosis: Why choose one over the other?
My friend and I go to the same bone doctor . My friend was prescribed prolia and I was prescribed Tymlos to build bone .What...
Last active: Dec 27, 2024
Who has been on Prolia and hasn’t had any bone density gains.
I was on Evenity for 1 year with my DEXA starting at -4.6 in my spine and at the end DEXA was -3.3. I then...
Last active: Aug 21 8:21pm
What type of Calcium supplement should I take? I'm 81, on Prolia.
I'm 81 yrs. old, osteoporotic and on Prolia. I try to get calcium from foods but feel I need to supplement. I do take 2000...
Last active: Dec 22, 2024
Do I need to start Prolia? or can I wait and follow my lab results to
I am 70-year-old female very healthy 108 lbs. agile, & active (I am in wildlife rehab and fairly strenuous physical work 5 days per week)....
Last active: 3 days ago
Can I quit Prolia shots after taking five shots without problems?
May I quit taking Prolia shots after taking five shots without having rebound problems? I had a Dexa October 9, 2023 and the bone mineral...
Last active: Feb 19 3:28pm
waiting to start prolia till tooth implant is done - 1 month till appt
Message to my "bone health specialist" today: (Put on Tymlos 16 months ago but not much effect on spine according to CT scan. Specialists don't...
Last active: May 23 2:22pm
How many days after Prolia injection should I wait before getting DEXA
I've been getting Prolia injections regularly for the last 2 years and am scheduled to get a DEXA scan. Is there a minimum number of...
Last active: Nov 17, 2024
Osteoporosis and Dental Work
I have completed 12 Evenity shots with No problems. I will begin Prolia at the end of August. I need a tooth extracted and have...
Last active: Aug 11 1:16pm
Reclast recommended for osteopedia. I have PN (likely hereditary).
Anyone with PN taking Reclast treatments fot Osteopedia or Ostepoerosis? I am being given a choice between Reclast and Prolia. Prolia can cause/exasperate PN, so...
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Last active: Aug 14 9:21am
Am I in rebound?
Hello, I need some advice. I have been on Prolia shots twice a year for six years. I had to defer my last Prolia shot...
Last active: Jul 9 9:38am
No response to three medicines
I have tried fosomax prolia and reclast spine results got worse -4.2 despite meds and extensive weight training. Had side effects with fosomax and prolia...
Last active: Mar 7 8:59pm
Salmon calcitonin
Has anyone used the nasal spray salmon calcitonin? I’ve had 3 Prolia shots (severe osteoporosis and have had several broken bones including a vertebral fracture...
Last active: May 9, 2024
What kind of plans are possible if you are looking ahead for many year
I am reading that Evenity is for one year; forteo/Tymlos for 2 years; Reclast for 3 years; bisphosphonates for 5 years; and Prolia for ten...
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
Just got back from seeing NP for osteoporosis/want a second opinion.
I am so angry and upset...... Her choices were Prolia or Prolia and Reclast after or Zometa infusions. She seems to think that no bone...
Last active: Jun 30, 2023
Gastric Bypass/ Osteoporosis
I had RNY in 2002. Was diagnosed with Osteoporosis and Osteopenia in both hips. Dexa scan now says Osteoporosis in both hips. Was on Evista...
Last active: Mar 25, 2024
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
Bone care choices? (After 2nd atypical femur fracture)
I'm scheduled to start Evenity next Tuesday to come off Prolia. I'm so nervous! My issues started in my 30's (now 71) when I had...
Last active: Aug 21 2:12pm