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Alternatives to standard Osteoporosis drugs
Has anyone tried Calciven and did it increase your bone density as effectively as Evenity or Forteo ? My Dr. doesn't recognize any drugs besides...
Last active: May 20 9:10am
CTX serum blood test
I received a CTX serum blood test and was wondering if anyone can explain what the normal range may be for someone who has been...
Last active: May 10, 2024
Fosamax Side Effect
I took my first dose yesterday (weekly pill) after finishing Evenity treatment, but after I went to bed, I experienced night sweats, followed by chills....
Last active: 6 days ago
Has anyone got cancer or heart issues after taking Forteo, Tymlos, or?
Has anyone got cancer or heart issues after doing the Forteo, Tymlos, or Evenity injections? What's the longest anyone been off these drugs?
Last active: Oct 19, 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
Where to even start with bone drugs
I had a dexa scan almost 10 years ago which showed scores in the low 2’s. My recent dexa scan shows my back and neck...
Last active: Feb 4, 2024
Does anyone experience rib pain with their osteoporosis
I have osteoporosis and i experience rib pain and sometimes popped cartlidge. I’m doing the evenity shots but this was going on before the shots....
Last active: Feb 6 12:01am
Bone Marker Results -??
In an effort to get the best medical care I can for my severe Osteoporosis, I asked my Endo Dr to include Bone Markers. She...
Last active: Apr 24 2:09pm
Evinity ? Stiff neck and headache
Evenity . Side affect ?? Has anyone had side affect of stiff back and horrible headache? I just had my 5 th injection . I...
Last active: Jul 22, 2023
Tymlos and Loss of Appetite
Has anyone on Tymlos experienced a loss of appetite, thus weight loss? I have been on Tymlos for 7 months and have experienced both. This...
Last active: Nov 10, 2024
Prolia Not Available?
I just completed a one-year treatment with Evenity for osteoporosis and my Rheumatologist wants me to now start Prolia. However, her office just notified me...
Last active: Aug 17, 2024
No response to three medicines
I have tried fosomax prolia and reclast spine results got worse -4.2 despite meds and extensive weight training. Had side effects with fosomax and prolia...
Last active: Mar 7 8:59pm
Advice about Osteoporosis treatment
I am new to this group. My last T score was -3.8. I am 71 yo, healthy otherwise. No meds except Oscal and a multivitamin....
Last active: Jan 29 10:46pm
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
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: Feb 8, 2024
Struggling with making an osteoporosis treatment decision
I am just struggling to make a decision about my treatment. I had my first bone density test and found I have osteoporosis. I have...
Last active: Mar 11 5:11pm
Hard Fall
Well, yesterday I had a very hard fall onto a brick patio. I stayed there for a bit waiting to be rescued. When no rescue...
Last active: Apr 19, 2024
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...
Last active: Jul 3 3:15pm
Knee replacement and osteoporosis
I’m just curious if anyone has had a joint replacement during or after osteoporosis treatment? I need a knee replacement and am on Evenity. My...
Last active: Sep 7, 2024
Looking for input on 2nd opinion after 3 years of Alendronate
So, I received a virtual second opinion and was recommended to use an osteo-anabolic agent. Suggested options are Evenity, Tymlos, or Forteo. Then to follow...
Last active: Jan 31 12:13pm