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Question re insurance
Wondering about insurance, especially Prolia & Tymlos. Do either of them accept Medicare? I have Medicare & Blue Cross & Blue Shield?
Last active: Jul 16, 2024
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Is there anyone who has been able to get Evenity approved for a man?
So far, Evenity has yet to be approved for my husband. I know the FDA has not approved it for men, but we want to...
Last active: Nov 21, 2024
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Anyone try bioidentical hormones to combat/treat osteoporosis?
I'm giving it some thought. After a bad experience with Alendronate, I'm very hesitant to start with Prolia.
Last active: Sep 29, 2024
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Osteoporosis, hurting all over.
I stared Fosomax and used it for 6 weeks. I fainted toward the end of this period due to dehydration I guess. Then I realized...
Last active: Feb 13, 2024
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Raloxifene Question
Background: I am on Raloxifene (Evista) and like it but my Endocrinologist wants me to change to a anabolic bone building therapy (Tymlos, Forteo, Evenity)...
Last active: Apr 21, 2023
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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
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Conflicting Advice
I've been seeing a Rheumatologist for my PMR since last November. I was initially prescribed 60mg of Prednisone. Slowly I've been reducing my dosage and...
Last active: Aug 23, 2024
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How many of you improved your osteoporosis without drug intervention?
I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis and had my first Prolia injection about a month ago. I have never had any health issues, I am...
Last active: Feb 4 6:53pm
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I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid: Which med to choose?
I have Osteoporosis and a overactive Thyroid which is making my Osteoporosis worse. One Dr said Prolia and the other Dr said only the daily...
Last active: Mar 20, 2024
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Immediate and severe Tymlos side effects.
Has anyone else experienced immediate and severe side effects from Tymlos, with their first injection? I had a first and last injection of Tymlos in...
Last active: Jun 7 4:32pm