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Itchy scalp caused by cervical osteoarthritis?
For the past 18 months I have dealt with an itchy scalp, but no dandruff, no redness or other symptoms. I tried every shampoo imaginable...
Last active: Nov 18 5:19am
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New to this journey and would like advice where to start.
Hi all. As a new member, this is my first post. I am a 67-year-old female, 145 lbs, 5’5” and fairly active. I work in...
Last active: Oct 14 10:43pm
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Expert Trainings on Osteoporosis
I want to make everyone aware of a training that happened earlier this month called the 24th Annual Santa Fe Bone Symposium. Presenters included the...
Last active: Aug 22 6:06pm
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disappointing results: would you continue or skip 2nd year of tymlos?
From what I've read, year 1 is usually one's best results on Tymlos, with 2nd year not as productive. I just got my DXA after...
Last active: Feb 6 9:16am
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Caffeine's Role in Osteoporosis
Hi All, Still finding things to ask about . . . In researching OP testing both recently and in the past, I note that caffeine...
Last active: Sep 8 1:57pm
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First TYMLOS dose completed - 2 year journey begins
I had my first TYMLOS injection last evening. Based on the feedback in this forum, I selected to start at 6 clicks. I am so...
Last active: Jun 13 5:40am
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Bone markers and CKD
My endocrinologist does not use bone markers. He has said that an entire conference could focus on this topic, and that in his view, bone...
Last active: Sep 11 5:25am
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What is minimum period of Alendronate to minimise Prolia rebound?
I started on Prolia in July 2022 on advice from my doctor that the treatment would be for only 4-5 years and thereafter I could...
Last active: Jun 3 10:54am
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I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects
How do others handle the fear of side effects, as well as the very real side effects, from Tymlos and other osteoporosis drugs? I am...
Last active: Sep 27 2:28pm
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Ultra Fine Injection Needles - for self injections are a dream!
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know how unbelievably wonderful it was to inject the bone medication (I am taking Tymlos) with the Nano...
Last active: Aug 3 8:50pm