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bisphosphonates Update by FDA
I have been on and off Fosamax for several years. As of Feb. 2026, the FDA has updated the safety labels for bisphosphonate medications to...
Last active: 9 hours ago
which bisphosphonate does NOT cause hair loss or joint pains
In a few months am going to need to choose a treatment to save any bone gains(if any) that I have achieved from Tymlos. Side...
Last active: Mar 8 9:27pm
Are there any preparations for Evenity injects?
Are there any preparation for Evenity shots?with Reclast I was told to drink lots of water. Thank you.
Last active: Jun 4, 2024
Has anyone used the Ibandronate injection to hold in gains?
I have used a half dose of Tymlos and am now on Forteo. I have many digestive issues including GERD and need to decide on...
Last active: Mar 18, 2025
Dental Clearance before Prolia
I am looking for a good dentist in the San Francisco Bay area to give dental clearance before starting prolia/reclast etc. Any recommendations greatly appreciated,
Last active: Oct 28, 2024
1 Prolia injection
I had 1 Prolia back in Feb 12. Many side effects ended up in ER for mega steriods. I am going to relay with Reclast,...
Last active: Sep 1, 2024
I started on a Evenity I am having extreme fatigue,.
I started Evenity last month and I’m having extreme problems with fatigue that I never had before. I also am having G.I. problems. Has anyone...
Last active: Mar 28 7:38am
Supplements for bone health: What is safe?
HiI fractured in 2022 my t8 Rolling over in bed. Started reclast once a yr. Spine t score improved -1.3. . In 2024 had breast...
Last active: Mar 15 10:05am
Timing of Bone Markers - how often?
I was able to get CTX and P1NP bone markers in November '24. I had my first Reclast infusion in early Dec '24. If my...
Last active: Apr 2, 2025
Tymlos treatment plan - 18 months vs 24
I am 69 and female. I am on tymlos in month 5. My endocrinologist has said that the planned course is to take tymlos for...
Last active: Jul 30, 2025
Anyone have COPD and had to do Reckast? What were side effects/how bad
I have COPD, 69 female had l4l5 fusion, 7 mos out and have osteopenia on Evenity, have to do Reclast in February soon: I'm scared...
Last active: Nov 3, 2025
Need second round anabolic- Tymlos or Forteo?
Took Forteo for 24 months seven years ago with decent gains. (6% after two years), then Reclast. Was fine on no meds but then had...
Last active: Mar 22 8:43am
Hyperparathyroidism caused osteoporosis--now what treatment?
I had hyperparathyroidism for 10 years before my doctor noticed (!!), and as a result developed severe osteoporosis. The parathyroid problem has been fixed (with...
Last active: Jul 30, 2025
Great improvement in spine with Tymlos
After 1 year on Tymlos, taking full dose every day, my L1-4 improved from -3.5 to -1.9!! I am thrilled. My hip areas either held...
Last active: Jan 31 1:21pm
Looking for cases of people using a second anabolic after the first
I'm particularly interested in the Forteo, then Evenity sequence. I'm still in severe osteoporosis after 17 months of Forteo. Hardly any point in taking Reclast...
Last active: Mar 18 12:33pm
Tymlos Rejected by Insurance- now what?
Yesterday my endocrinologist recommended that I start Tymlos since my spine is at -3.2. I have severe allergic reactions to most medications because of MCAS...
Last active: Feb 5 4:24pm
Is medication really necessary?
I was just diagnosed with osteopenia and they recommend that I start on Reclast. The idea of more pharmaceuticals isn’t appealing and I would like...
Last active: Apr 14, 2025
What happens after Tymlos?
I’m going to be finishing the 18 month course of Tymlos in April/May of this year. Endo is saying that I should follow that with...
Last active: Jan 7 10:34pm
Is a dexa every 2 years enough?
My doctor suggested that a Dexa scan every 2 years is what he uses to monitor Evinity then followed by reclast I asked about blood...
Last active: Jan 2, 2025
Prolia
Does Prolia cause rash and UTI's? The endocrinologist recommends forte and prolix. I will not do forte as I don't want to inject everyday. Also...
Last active: Dec 29, 2022