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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, 2025
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Wondering how to compare Dexa scan results from new provider
So, I’m currently seeing an Endocrinologist that I’ve started with this year who started me on Evenity. I have had 4 infusions for Evenity so...
Last active: Nov 3, 2025
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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, 2025
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My turn ~ Another view on Reclast [Zoledronic acid aka Zometa]
If all of the comments about the horrible side effects of Reclast have gotten you petrified. Please read on. I read many of the comments...
Last active: Mar 4 1:01pm
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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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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: Jan 17 8:25am
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BHRT plus bone supplements with algae derived calcium plus strontium
I am 82. Three endocrinologists have recommended Evenity to me. I am concerned with black box warning. And I don't like that after 1 year...
Last active: Jan 16 11:49am
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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: Dec 31, 2025
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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