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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....
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...
Reducing Reclast dosage.
After 2 doses of Prolia from which I felt unwell I researched the medical literature and found 3 studies which suggested a lower dose of...
My Experience with Evenity
I just finished my 12th set of Evenity injections today. I wanted to share my experience with other people who are considering starting Evenity or...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered.
Where are PINP and CTX bone marker tests offered? Are they available in Washington State? I am starting Evenity 12 month injections. Listened to Dr...
Mayo Clinic Endocrinologist
May be somebody can recommend an endocrinologist from Mayo clinic (Rochester) . History : osteoporosis, 10 years Prolia, then 1 Reclast infusion 5 mg, horrible...
Has Anyone Had Dental Work (implant, extraction) and Not Gotten ONJ??
Having dental work -- specifically, a tooth extraction or an implant -- is supposed to be a risk factor for ONJ if you are on...
N-Telopeptide Test vs DXA Test Results
I'm struggling to understand what my N-telopeptide urine results mean in relation to my DXA results. Does anyone have insight? My doctor is focused on...
Positive Evenity results
I had my DEXA scan a week ago after finishing Evenity just over a month ago. With my luck I was expecting little results. Luckily...
Undecided choice of drugs for Osteoporosis
I am 80 years old women and have borderline osteoporosis which affects my entire body. My doctor wants me to take Prolia and the Rheumatologist...
Which Osteo Meds Don't Need to Be Followed Up with More Meds
I see that with some meds, like alendronate, you take a pause after a few years and then see if you need to continue or...
First Evenity shots: My positive experience
I began my Evenity treatment yesterday following a painful fracture earlier in the year and must admit I did it with trepidation after so many...