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Several opinions-collapsed arch, jaw, bite. Osteoporosis Implants
Multiple health issues but primary question now is regarding my mouth. I have Osteoporosis, RA, OA, severe scoliosis, severe arthritis throughout my spine, neuropathy, and...
Loss of BMD in hips after taking Forteo or teriparatide?
I’m scheduled to start a biosimilar to Forteo in a couple of weeks and I just read a post today from a woman who lost...
Caffeine's Role in Osteoporosis
Hi All, Still finding things to ask about . . . In researching OP testing both recently and in the past, I note that caffeine...
3 month TYMLOS findings
After 3 months on TYMLOS, I have my first check-in of blood tests back. I suspect they are not good news. I welcome any thoughts....
CTX Testing Question
All, I asked my new doc about having a CTX done since I am entering the post-Evenity (and Tymlos) phase of my treatment plan. Since...
Did you have Digestive Issues with Osteoporosis Treatment? What to do?
Hello all! I need to decide on next step for osteo treatment and have been so overwhelmed and frozen with fear on what to do....
Looking for a good doctor to treat my osteoporosis in northern Florida
Hello. I’m looking for any recommendations for a doctor to help me treat my osteoporosis. I live in northern Florida. I have an endocrinologist, but...
DEXA results after mostly partial Tymlos dosing
A few people have asked me to post my DEXA results since I did not do a full dose of Tymlos (except for a few...
High calcium score in 24 hr urine test. What's next for testing?
I have severe osteoporosis, with lumbar spine DEXA of -3.9, which is 10.7% worse than 2.5 yrs ago when it was -3.2. My endocrinologist ordered...
Fosamax Feedback
Age 57, Last DEXA Oct 2023: Lumbar T-Score -2.7, Hip T-Score -1.7, Femoral Neck T-Score -1.8 My FRAX score adjusted for my Lumbar TScore Major...
Scared by latest DEXA showing severe osteoporosis. Need advice.
I'm a 73 year old woman diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2017. (I am petite, 5’2” and 112 lbs and have heard that may affect DEXA...
Re: bisphosphonates and dental extractions
I would like to learn from those of you on bisphosphonate or having been on bisphosphonates about how you dealt with more invasive dental procedures....
To Quit Prolia or Not? How to get BTM tested?
I need advice. Here is the back story I am a 71 year old women and live in rural MN. I have been on been...
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,...
Use of Tymlos for Nonunion wrist fracture
Hello, I have a radial wrist fracture at the distal end. After casting for 6 weeks and PT, a CT scan has revealed early signs...
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