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Evenity and Medicare - What do plans cover and how much?
Medicare B coverage info for Evenity. How much do they pay per month for it. Medicare could not answer the question about cost or the...
Last active: Dec 4, 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
Tymlos is unaffordable and cardiologist says no to Evenity. What now?
I switched health plans because Tymlos was on the formulary but when I got the co-pay info it was astounding. Between the Eliquis which I...
Last active: Dec 15, 2023
Bottom line .. have you finished Evenity and then fractured
After three spontaneous fractures in the past year, my doctor prescribed Evenity. Given my poor bone structure the doctors and physical therapists have recommended I...
Last active: Aug 26, 2024
Any success stories about Evenity to share with fearful me?
After acquiring 2 compression fractures, I am biting the bullet and going for my first Evenity shot in 2 days. I am afraid of everything...
Last active: 9 hours ago
Has anyone had revision lumbar surgery while on Evenity?
At present I’m in a TLSO brace and in need of revision surgery of L2,3,4,5. I’ve had 4 months of Evenity and was told that...
Last active: Dec 14, 2024
Evenity denial by empoloyer-sponsored insurance following hip fracture
My employer sponsored insurance has denied Evenity even though I had a severe osteoporotic fracture (femoral neck fracture) at 60. My health care team has...
Last active: Feb 21 3:27pm
Has this happened to you? BMD declines with both Prolia and Evenity
After 2-3 years taking Prolia with consistent BMD increases, a year ago my bone density test showed a decline on both femoral necks. So, my...
Last active: May 28 11:47am
I started on a Evenity I am having extreme fatigue,.
I started Evenity last month and I’m having extreme problems with fatigue that I never had before. I also am having G.I. problems. Has anyone...
Last active: 5 days ago
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
Evenity safer than Tymlos / Forteo for Cardio Vascular Risk?
Hey Everyone, I know this is a huge topic on the site so I wanted to share a new study that was discussed at the...
Last active: May 16, 2024
Only 53 with severe osteoporosis and about to fearfully take Evenity
I am 53 and just got an awful bone density result. (Spine T score 4.1, hip 3.5). The rheumatologist is going to put me on...
Last active: Oct 12, 2024
Benefit of extending Evenity to 24 months from 12 months
https://academic.oup.com/jbmr/article/33/8/1397/7605217#google_vignette Interesting research that bone health will continue to improve when Eventity medication use is extended from 12 months to 24 months.
Last active: Jan 8 8:05pm
Timing of Reclast Infusion after your last Evenity Injection.
My doctor said I would not receive a DEXA Scan or start Reclast Infusions for one year from my last Evenity Injection. Can you please...
Last active: Feb 16 7:53pm
Can Evenity cause weight gain? Heart or stroke issues?
Does this drug cause weight gain? Also at this time I have never had a heart problem, can Evenity cause me to have a stroke?
Last active: Jan 28 5:50pm
Will taking Evenity 2 months after lumbar surgery help spine strength?
I'm in an emergency situation without help from doctors. I was scheduled to start Evenity in May 2025 when had sudden dental problem needing 2...
Last active: Aug 19 9:54am
has anyone experienced feet swelling after 1st evenity shots
after my first evenity shots my feet swelled so severe. Legs also. went to cardio doctor and they prescribed compression socks. Anyone else experienced feet...
Last active: May 29 4:04pm
Broken Bone: Can I Start Evenity if I Need Surgery?
I broke my radial head of elbow and will see orthopedic tomorrow to see if I will need surgery. Also, ready to begin Evenity for...
Last active: Aug 27, 2023