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Raloxifene Question
Background: I am on Raloxifene (Evista) and like it but my Endocrinologist wants me to change to a anabolic bone building therapy (Tymlos, Forteo, Evenity)...
Last active: Apr 21, 2023
Medication???
Hello My dr ( an osteoporosis specialist)suggested Tymlos My cost $2,300 A month Not happening Then she told me to come on and get a...
Last active: Nov 16, 2023
Is Evenity next?
I have just finished my 2-year protocol of Tymlos with pretty good results. Now it’s time to decide, once again what to do to hold...
Last active: Aug 25, 2024
What happens after Tymlos?
I’m going to be finishing the 18 month course of Tymlos in April/May of this year. Endo is saying that I should follow that with...
Last active: Mar 18 9:36am
Mild osteoporosis DEXA scores: what would you do?
I posted this question earlier, which was about mild vs. severe DEXA scores. Replies seemed to veer off pretty quickly, lol, so I'm starting again....
Last active: Feb 5, 2024
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
Help understanding T score results
Hi, I am 70 years old, and was diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 years ago in lumbar spine. Other areas were OK or osteopenia. My spine...
Last active: Nov 8, 2023
reclast and aspirin allergy
I am 71 yrs old and recent dexa results show osteoporosis of left femoral neck with T-score of -3.4. My physician wants me to be...
Last active: Dec 19, 2023
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: 1 day ago
Has anyone heard of Osteoprev as a supplement to improve bone loss?
Hello, I have recently been prescribed Osteoprive along with Shronhum and D3, K2 drops. Just wondering if anyone had tired this and if you had...
Last active: Jan 31, 2024
Osteoporosis treatment post transplant
I am a post kidney Transplant patient who has developed Osteoporosis. My doctors have recommended Prolia. I’m scared to start it with everything I have...
Last active: Jun 11, 2024
Tymlos/Forteo next steps
@windyshores You are very knowledgeable on the topic, and I'm basically catching up. Let's say someone is taking Tymlos or Forteo for the first time,...
Last active: Oct 6, 2024
DEXA scores: mild vs. severe
My primary doctor started me on Fosamax when my DEXA showed -2.5 in the spine. After four years the DEXA was -2.7. A specialist then...
Last active: Jan 10, 2024
Multiple Stress Fractures while on meds for Essential Thrombocytosis
Two years ago I suffered a stress fracture of the tibia plateau while riding my bike through sand, since then I have 4 other stress...
Last active: Apr 6, 2023
What to do!
My endocrinologist today through her nurse has let me know that my tests are back & she wants me to go on either Fosomax or...
Last active: May 1, 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
Hello, I joined today to get help in deciding what medication to begin
Hello, I need help in deciding what medication to begin taking for osteoporosis. I’ve been prescribed Tymlos and the box warning for bone cancer is...
Last active: Aug 11, 2024
Second Opinion
I am so grateful to this group for your thoughts and ideas about my AFF and stopping Prolia after 6 years. I want to be...
Last active: Oct 27, 2024
Is hrt a good option after Evenity
I am a 76 year old woman. Menopausal at 38. Took some hrt 20 years ago. I am going to begin estrogen and testosterone pellets...
Last active: Sep 17, 2024
Dental work while on Reclast
I had an infusion of Reclast in March 2022 as a transition drug to stop taking Prolia. I had a tooth break off at the...
Last active: Mar 15 3:08pm