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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...
Last active: Aug 31, 2024
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...
Last active: Aug 11, 2024
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...
Last active: Jan 10, 2024
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...
Last active: Oct 27, 2024
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...
Last active: Aug 21 12:31pm
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...
Last active: Sep 17, 2024
Is anyone using Tymlos or Forteo in combination with BHRT?
After 18 months of using the hyperparathyroid medications (Forteo and Tymlos), I am afraid to take the typically recommended medications to lock in gains. I...
Last active: Aug 8 9:16am
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...
Last active: Mar 15 3:08pm
Prescribed Tymlos after Evenity
I completed a one year course of Evenity in September 2023. I switched endocrinologists afterwards, and he prescribed Fosamax after a brief discussion. I contacted...
Last active: Aug 27 1:13pm
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...
Last active: Jan 27 7:01pm
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...
Last active: Feb 18 7:27am
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...
Last active: Jan 24, 2023
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...
Last active: Mar 16 2:26pm
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...
Last active: Aug 21 1:13pm
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: Aug 13 9:22pm
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...
Last active: Aug 19, 2024
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...
Last active: Mar 9 5:38pm
Anyone on Alendronate?
I have been on Alendronate since May 2017. If I don't have osteoporosis, but some osteopenia, how long is it safe to take a 'vacation'...
Last active: 5 days ago
Does anyone know if I can get dental work done before starting reclast
I’m just done with Evenity ( 12 months) and need to start Reclast or Prolia. Dentists don’t seem to know so I need input as...
Last active: Jun 13 12:25pm
Need Advice - What drug to Follow Up Evenity
I finished my 12th injection of Evenity on March 28th. It’s the only medication I’ve taken. Doctor recommended Prolia. I told her I would do...
Last active: Nov 23, 2024