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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...
Last active: Apr 24 2:09pm
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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...
Last active: Dec 5, 2023
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Bone meds prior to spinal fusion
I had seen a doctor recommended by my PCP to explore injectables - spine is -1.9 and hip is -2.3, worse than scan two years...
Last active: Jan 12, 2023
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Has anyone had new on of osteoarthritis or flare up with Reclast?
In January 2025, I had intravenous zolendronic acid (Reclast) for osteoporosis the first time. The following week (January 21) I began to experience right knee...
Last active: Jul 9 6:10pm
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P1NP decrease with 9 month drug holiday
I just had my lab results come in and from Sept of 24 at my last appt, my P1NP dropped from 74 to 19. My...
Last active: May 4 1:26pm
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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...
Last active: Aug 31, 2024
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Bisphosphonates after Evenity
OK I am back again and wanting to pull my hair out. When I initially was diagnosed with Osteoporosis (extremely bad bone density test), the...
Last active: May 14 3:16pm
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What would you do? Medication.
Hi, I am interested in lay people opinions given I have received so much conflicting advice from MDs. It’s astounding and I’m sure I am...
Last active: May 21, 2024
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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....
Last active: Apr 15 7:33pm
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Evenity Injection Site Pain and The Next Step
Hello Everyone - I just had my 9th set of Evenity injections in my arms two days ago. So far this is by far the...
Last active: 6 days ago