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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 7:48am
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Does Collagen Help Bone Density?
I'm considering taking collagen for my bone density along with trying to find a doctor to prescribe Evenity. My Rheumatologist won't prescribe due to black...
Last active: Apr 6 12:19pm
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Fracture while on Forteo
Has anyone had a fracture while taking Forteo? I am so disappointed that I had a foot fracture after 4 months on Forteo. I am...
Last active: Nov 6, 2024
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Tymlos and continuous high heat rate even after stopping
I think Tymlos messed my heart forever, I started about 14 months ago, it always increased my heart rate( 130’s to 160’s) right after but...
Last active: Nov 10, 2022
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What kind of plans are possible if you are looking ahead for many year
I am reading that Evenity is for one year; forteo/Tymlos for 2 years; Reclast for 3 years; bisphosphonates for 5 years; and Prolia for ten...
Last active: Aug 3, 2023
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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....
Last active: Jul 6 1:06pm
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Suggestions regarding low dose estrogen/progesterone for osteoarthri
I am a fit 76 year old woman coming off 3 years of Reclast. It prevented further bone loss. The rheumatologist suggested Evenity which I...
Last active: Apr 14 3:33pm
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DEXA scores 2018-2025
I thought I would post my DEXA scores before and after treatments. I would say the results closely match my CTX and P1NP bone marker...
Last active: Feb 2 7:56pm
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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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Anyone Have Exp w/T-6 Fracture & Weighted Vest?
Does anyone with a T-6 compression fracture have experience wearing a weighted vest? What type and how many lbs? Did it help? I’m 76. My...
Last active: Dec 12, 2023