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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....
Last active: Dec 4, 2023
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...
Last active: May 20, 2025
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...
Last active: Jan 26, 2025
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...
Last active: Jun 21, 2025
Osteoporosis, Paratheyroidectomy and drug choices
Hi All, I am new to this forum and would like some feedback to see if anyone has undergone the issues I am having. I...
Last active: Oct 30, 2025
Update Evenity followed by 2 years of alendronate
So DEXA just showed that my 22.9% spine gain is now only 11% meaning I lost that much in a year. And femoral neck about...
Last active: Nov 8, 2025
Newly diagnosed, requesting feedback on meds
First post and newly diagnosed. 66 year old female, fairly active not on any meds for any conditions except for NSAIDs PRN. I’ve been reading...
Last active: Jul 16, 2025
What helps improve osteoporosis without medication?
Hello, did anyone here try to heal from osteoporosis away from all the prescribed medications we all know of? Did you try following a specific...
Last active: 2 days ago
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
Anyone switch from Teriparatide to Tymlos because of side effects?
I have been on Teriparatide for 4-1/2 months now. I am someone who is extremely sensitive to all medications. The first nine days of my...
Last active: Mar 3 7:54am
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...
Last active: Nov 10, 2024
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...
Last active: Feb 2 3:56pm
Interpreting CTX and P1NP Tests
Am I the only one who is frustrated with the mainstream healthcare system not being experienced in offering bone marker tests for those diagnosed with...
Last active: Nov 12, 2025
Forteo (teriparatide) followed by HRT: My Experience
I wanted to start a thread sharing my experience with Forteo → HRT, since this treatment sequence is less discussed but may be very helpful...
Last active: Feb 20 8:32pm
Ha anyone had a Severe vcf with retropulsion?
Hello, has anyone had a severe vcf with retropulsion? Were you able to have it successfully treated with either kyphoplasty or vertebroplasty? 7 weeks ago...
Last active: Jan 22 1:22pm
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...
Last active: Feb 14 3:19pm
Stopped Prolia due to upcoming dental surgery
I stopped taking Prolia due to an upcoming dental surgery. No one told me if I should be taking anything during this break from Prolia....
Last active: Jan 31 11:20pm
New to this journey and would like advice where to start.
Hi all. As a new member, this is my first post. I am a 67-year-old female, 145 lbs, 5’5” and fairly active. I work in...
Last active: Oct 14, 2024
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...
Last active: Dec 27, 2025
My Experience on Evenity for Treating Osteoporosis
Thought I would share for those considering or on Evenity for osteoporosis: Afer much research and discussions with my GP and Cardiologist, I have decided...
Last active: 4 days ago