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Began Tymlos 4 wks ago; flying solo till I see Endo in 3wks... advice?
I (62/ F) fell on ice from a bit of height about 9 months ago and broke my femur neck. Because it wasn't from standing,...
Last active: Apr 1, 2025
Osteopenia in spine with low TBS (1.19). All else good
I'm 59 and I recently had a DEXA scan because I lost .25inches in height. My scan showed normal femoral head and very mild osteopenia...
Last active: Dec 9, 2025
Early menopause: How do you manage osteopenia?
I went through early menopause at 35 (along with my birth mother and birth grandmother). I am now 47 and have osteopenia in my hip...
Last active: Apr 2, 2016
Does anyone self pay for an anabolic?
I have been told by one doctor that I probably won’t qualify with my insurance company for an anabolic, without first trying something like fosomax...
Last active: Jun 15, 2024
What is next if Forteo does not work?
I just received my dexa after 14 months of forteo. No gains at all, BUT,... My doctors both McCormick and my endocrinologist said that my...
Last active: Dec 20, 2025
I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects
How do others handle the fear of side effects, as well as the very real side effects, from Tymlos and other osteoporosis drugs? I am...
Last active: Oct 19, 2025
59 and severe osteopororsis
I found out last week I have os pretty bad esp in my spine. My hips were just at -2.5 but my spine was closer...
Last active: Oct 3, 2025
Anyone on Eliquis for atrial fibrillation using Tymlos?
I am 60 and have osteoporosis. I took Fosomax for 3 years and I have failed that since my numbers got worse. Though my T...
Last active: Dec 3, 2025
Bone care choices? (After 2nd atypical femur fracture)
I'm scheduled to start Evenity next Tuesday to come off Prolia. I'm so nervous! My issues started in my 30's (now 71) when I had...
Last active: Aug 21, 2025