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Questions about my CTX and Osteocalcin test results
I just received my CTX and Osteocalcin test results. CTX is 75 Osteocalcin is 11 I tried to do a quick search regarding these results...
Last active: Sep 28, 2024
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Is it common to switch from one osteoporosis drug to another?
I honestly thought most people worked with their physician to choose a drug that felt right for their circumstances, and stuck with it. I also...
Last active: Feb 5 12:23pm
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Does anyone self pay for an anabolic?
I have been told by one doctor that I probably won’t qualify with my insurance company for an anabolic, without first trying something like fosomax...
Last active: Jun 15, 2024
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Osteoporosis meds and mast cell activation syndrome
I have mast cell activation syndrome and my metabolic bone doctor at Hospital for Special Surgery in NYC wants me to take Evenity and Tymlos...
Last active: Jul 2 9:05pm
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Anyone else being treated for Osteoporosis and Scoliosis?
Greetings: I just finished the 12 month course of Evenity without any serious problems. Other than occasional soreness at the injection sites on my arms,...
Last active: May 13, 2023
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Reclast Risk of Atrial Fibrillation with Mitral Valve Regurgitation
I'm 64 and in good health except for mild (1+) mitral and (1 or 1-2+) tricuspid valve regurgitation last checked two years ago . I...
Last active: May 7 1:51pm
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Tymlos or Forteo to treat osteoporosis with underlying adult HPP
Anyone have experience taking Forteo or Tymlos for osteoporosis with underlying Adult HPP? I am in a unique situation. I have adult HPP (confirmed with...
Last active: May 25 6:45am
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Recently diagnosed with severe osteoporosis of lumbar spine -3.4 T sco
I just saw an endocrinologist (referred by my OB/GYN) and all of my bloodwork came out within normal ranges. Although she did not test my...
Last active: Apr 1, 2024
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Choosing Our Poison
Our bodies are very complex entities. The drugs used to treat Osteoporosis can also affect other functions but that often seems to be ignored or...
Last active: Jun 29, 2024
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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