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After bisphosphonates then what
I suspect many of us started on some form of bisphosphonate. My question is what did you do next after being on these drugs for...
Last active: Apr 24, 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
Drug vacations
I have been on a drug vacation from oral bisphosphonates, which worked very well, for one year. How do you know whether to extend the...
Last active: Aug 31, 2024
Atypical Femur Fracture -Stopping Prolia -Relay drug?
Atypical Femur Fracture-14 days ago. Prolia injection due next week. Intolerable side-effects from Actonel and Fosamax in 2018: Bone pain, gerd, chest pain. On Prolia...
Last active: Oct 13, 2024
Suggestions for an adjustable weighted vest for bone strengthening?
I think it was a member of this forum who mentioned having a vest that could have added weights added. If so, could that person...
Last active: Jan 9 5:06pm
After Evenity
I will have my last injection of Evenity in two weeks. I don't want to have a Reclast infusion because I have had up to...
Last active: Feb 21 11:39am
Osteoporosis treatment or strontium citrate?
Is reclast a safe treatment for osteoporosis I have not done anything so far except strontium citrate?***Director's Note:***There’s not enough research to know if strontium...
Last active: Mar 6 1:00pm
DEXA scores 2018-2025
I thought I would post my DEXA scores before and after treatments. I would say the results closely match my CTX and P1NP bone marker...
Last active: Feb 2 7:56pm
Does Collagen Help Bone Density?
I'm considering taking collagen for my bone density along with trying to find a doctor to prescribe Evenity. My Rheumatologist won't prescribe due to black...
Last active: Apr 6 12:19pm
Mayo Clinic Endocrinologist
May be somebody can recommend an endocrinologist from Mayo clinic (Rochester) . History : osteoporosis, 10 years Prolia, then 1 Reclast infusion 5 mg, horrible...
Last active: Jan 27 7:01pm
First Evenity shots: My positive experience
I began my Evenity treatment yesterday following a painful fracture earlier in the year and must admit I did it with trepidation after so many...
Last active: Aug 19, 2024
When is forteo prescribed and when is evenity prescribed?
I have had 2 suggestions for my next med for osteoporosis. I had 2 reclast infusions which helped maintain and build back some bone. At...
Last active: Apr 10 4:22pm
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
Suggestions regarding low dose estrogen/progesterone for osteoarthri
I am a fit 76 year old woman coming off 3 years of Reclast. It prevented further bone loss. The rheumatologist suggested Evenity which I...
Last active: Apr 14 3:33pm
Support For Those Quitting Prolia
I wanted to start this Discussion as a support thread for those who have already decided to quit Prolia and are in the process of...
Last active: 3 days ago
Evenity after Forteo or Tymlos?
I would love to hear from anyone who followed Forteo or Tymlos with Evenity. My endocrinologist does not seem to know about this possibility, or...
Last active: May 14, 2023
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
Prolia use for osteoporosis
I have questions about the use of Prolia. I am a 55 year old woman who has been diagnosed with osteoporosis since I was 39...
Last active: Mar 28 3:42pm
Need Advice - What drug to Follow Up Evenity
I finished my 12th injection of Evenity on March 28th. It’s the only medication I’ve taken. Doctor recommended Prolia. I told her I would do...
Last active: Nov 23, 2024
Has anyone stopped Evinity before a yr ?
I have been on Evinity for 6 months. My Dr may be taking me off . Getting really bad side affects. They last for a...
Last active: Sep 14, 2023