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Question re insurance
Wondering about insurance, especially Prolia & Tymlos. Do either of them accept Medicare? I have Medicare & Blue Cross & Blue Shield?
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
Is there anyone who has been able to get Evenity approved for a man?
So far, Evenity has yet to be approved for my husband. I know the FDA has not approved it for men, but we want to...
Last active: Nov 21, 2024
Anyone try bioidentical hormones to combat/treat osteoporosis?
I'm giving it some thought. After a bad experience with Alendronate, I'm very hesitant to start with Prolia.
Last active: Sep 29, 2024
Osteoporosis, hurting all over.
I stared Fosomax and used it for 6 weeks. I fainted toward the end of this period due to dehydration I guess. Then I realized...
Last active: Feb 13, 2024
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
Conflicting Advice
I've been seeing a Rheumatologist for my PMR since last November. I was initially prescribed 60mg of Prednisone. Slowly I've been reducing my dosage and...
Last active: Aug 23, 2024
Severe Osteoporosis
I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis in 2013. Recent Bone Density showed it is now severe. I am 76 years old. Had emergency surgery 3 years...
Last active: Jun 2 10:15am
How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?
I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis and had my first Prolia injection about a month ago. I have never had any health issues, I am...
Last active: Feb 4 6:53pm
I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid: Which med to choose?
I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid which is making my Osteoporosis worse. One Dr said Prolia and the other Dr said only the daily...
Last active: Mar 20, 2024
Immediate and severe Tymlos side effects.
Has anyone else experienced immediate and severe side effects from Tymlos, with their first injection? I had a first and last injection of Tymlos in...
Last active: Jun 7 4:32pm
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: Jun 24 3:26pm
9 months of Evenity injections stopped because of brutal itching.
Took Evenity for 9 months. Terrible itching began. Did not take the final 3 months of injections. Took a bone density test at that point...
Last active: May 30 3:11pm
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
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
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
Diagnosed 2022 with osteoporosis, now saying osteopenia
I'm very confused at this point! I'm October 2022, the DEXA showed I had osteoporosis. My doctor wanted to start me on Prolia (?). I...
Last active: Apr 7 5:00am
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
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
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
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