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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
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
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...
Support Group: Neuropathy
Last active: Nov 12, 2024
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
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
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
Best scenario for tooth extraction on Evenity
I currently have three more sets of injections for Evenity before going on to Prolia. I have a front tooth which is cracked under the...
Last active: Jun 13, 2023
Evenity -Length and Effect of Treatment
I am sure that some of you are familiar with the graphs found in one article from a phase 2 study. This particular study was...
Last active: Jan 30 12:24pm
Can I receive two reclast infusions in less than a year?
If my recent high CTx scores indicate the Reclast isn't still working, can I receive a second infusion before the 12 months is up? I...
Last active: Aug 14, 2024
Starting Evenity several years after a spinal fusion
I had a spinal fusion (L2-L5) in 2018 and took Prolia for 2 years following surgery. I stopped Prolia in 2021. Bone density dropped from...
Last active: Sep 16, 2023
Reclast Appointment Cancelled Morning of Appointment!
Very upsetting early phone call this morning...at 7:15 am from my clinic telling me that I was no longer "eligible for Reclast" and not to...
Last active: Nov 29, 2022
Osteoporosis treatment for post kidney transplant women
Post kidney transplant patient one year 6 months. Diagnosised with osteo and two bulged discs, L4 L5/. Was seen by an orthopedic doctor and he...
Support Group: Transplants
Last active: Aug 25, 2023
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: Feb 8, 2024
Advice about Osteoporosis treatment
I am new to this group. My last T score was -3.8. I am 71 yo, healthy otherwise. No meds except Oscal and a multivitamin....
Last active: Jan 29 10:46pm
Increased Calcium Levels and Forteo.
I have been on Forteo for three weeks now after discontinuing Prolia after AFF. I have a history of hypercalcimia, and my blood work shows...
Last active: Dec 10, 2024
Strontium
Is anyone taking strontium for bone health? My husband is reading studies on its benefits. I am currently getting Prolia injections 2x/year.
Last active: Nov 29, 2023