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CTX Testing Question
All, I asked my new doc about having a CTX done since I am entering the post-Evenity (and Tymlos) phase of my treatment plan. Since...
Last active: Jul 25, 2024
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Update after seeing Stanford Bone Clinic endocrinologist
Someone asked me for an update after I had seen an endocrinologist affiliated with the Stanford Bone Clinic. I had my appointment in late April...
Last active: Jun 3 10:20am
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Which specialist is best-Rheumatologist, Endocrinology, or Physiology?
I am beginning this Osteoporosis journey. 2 yrs ago the Rheumatologist had some labwork done and a couple x-rays and said that Evenity would be...
Last active: Jun 20, 2023
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High calcium score in 24 hr urine test. What's next for testing?
I have severe osteoporosis, with lumbar spine DEXA of -3.9, which is 10.7% worse than 2.5 yrs ago when it was -3.2. My endocrinologist ordered...
Last active: Sep 4 4:18pm
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Reclast infusion today
I just wanted to let people know about my recent Reclast infusion. I hydrated for a couple of days before the infusion with water and...
Last active: Apr 14 1:45pm
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For those with mild osteopenia but multiple fragility fractures
My dexascans show mild osteopenia ... -lumbar spine -2.1, total hip -2.0 and femoral neck at -2.2. I am 69 but seem to have lost...
Last active: Jun 23, 2024
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First Evinity Shot! 7/17
Hello Everyone! I just had my first shot of Evenity on 7/17 I wanted to write down my first shot experience. I dint have to...
Last active: Jul 20 9:27pm
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Supplements with Tymlos or Forteo
I tried for years to improve my bones naturally with diet and exercise. Then I broke 4 bones in 13 months. I tried the full...
Last active: Aug 19, 2024
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DEXA results after mostly partial Tymlos dosing
A few people have asked me to post my DEXA results since I did not do a full dose of Tymlos (except for a few...
Last active: Jun 6, 2024
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Those with Vertebral Fractures - Please share your story and advice
I am 74 with severe osteoporosis, worse in my spine (T-score -4.1). I believe I recently developed a vertebral fracture and will see my PCP...
Last active: Oct 15, 2024