Connect
Public Support Group 5,203 total results
Discussions (193)
What to try and for how long after an Extended Drug Holiday
At 78 I've been diagnosed with Osteopenia officially since 2005, year of my first bone density scan. PCP put me on Fosamax in 1999 and...
Results of no symptoms after COVID Booster while on Reclast.
I have been very concerned about getting my COVID Booster (4th injection) since I am now on Reclast. I did want to post an up-date,...
Xanax or Valium to calm nerves before first Reclast infusion?
I was wondering if anyone has used a Xanax or Valium to calm their nerves before going for their first Reclast infusion? I am switching...
DEXA Scan Discrepancies: Spine improvement and hip worsened
Good morning to all,I just received my DEXA results from last week’s scan, and they were a classic good news, bad news story.The good news...
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...
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'...
Can Reclast be Lowered dose?
I will be getting Reclast very soon as I am a Gastric Bypass Patient and I need to relay off of 1 Prolia. My body...
Is it common to switch from one osteoporosis drug to another?
I honestly thought most people worked with their physician to choose a drug that felt right for their circumstances, and stuck with it. I also...
Did I make the right decisions for Osteoporosis & Bone Health?
Today was the scheduled video conference with my endocrinologist after two years of commitment to Alendronate. The bells are finally ringing.Four years ago, after a...
Osteoporosis bone density test. Did you get yours? How did you do?
After 18 months on Tymlos, my bone density tests are in. For my age, 78, my scores are in the range and the hips have...
51 yo just diagnosed with Osteoporosis
I had my first DEXA scan at 49 and it came back as having osteopenia. I received a diagnosis of osteoporosis this week, with 14.7%...
Did my T-scores go down?
I had a scan in Oct 2021, then one 2 years later in Oct 2023. I see the following T-scores: (L1-L4) -3.1 --> -2.9 L1...
Male Osteoporosis - The Missing Link
A discussion amongst males who have osteoporosis. I am a 65 yo male who triggered a dormant case of osteoporosis as a result of a...
Recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis of lumbar spine -3.4 T sco
I just saw an endocrinologist (referred by my OB/GYN) and all of my bloodwork came out within normal ranges. Although she did not test my...
Has any gotten blood clots on Evista (Raloxifene)?
I am four years out from completion of treatment for triple negative breast cancer. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis after treatment and Prolia was recommended....
Younger than usual with severe osteoporosis
Looking for others with severe osteoporosis at a "youngish" age, for mutual support. I am 53 with severe osteoporosis---t-scores: lumbar -3.7, and femoral neck -3.2....
Choosing Our Poison
Our bodies are very complex entities. The drugs used to treat Osteoporosis can also affect other functions but that often seems to be ignored or...
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...
Can long-term use of SSRIs possibly contribute to osteoporosis?
I have been on 225mg venlafaxine (Effexor) for 25 years and I am now 68yo. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis about 13 years ago. I...
CTX Blood test
I have osteopenia and just started with a new endo. I was on bisphosphonates for 10 years, then nothing for 5, then back on Actonel...
Connect