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DEXA scores: mild vs. severe
My primary doctor started me on Fosamax when my DEXA showed -2.5 in the spine. After four years the DEXA was -2.7. A specialist then...
Last active: Jan 10, 2024
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Medicine ball safe to use?
I'm wondering if lightly tossing an 8 lb medicine ball with my husband (who could benefit for other reasons) might be too dangerous with osteoporosis....
Last active: Apr 10, 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, 2025
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Exercise Regime
I am at a loss as to what is considered safe exercises for osteoporosis, especially after having had a fracture. I have finished the 12...
Last active: Dec 2, 2025
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Stopping Tymlos
I was given two different perspectives on urgency to begin a new therapy after completing 2 years on Tymlos. One Dr. siad that I could...
Last active: Sep 24, 2025
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question about being on osteoporosis medication for 25+ years
I haven't started any osteoporosis medication yet. I have an appointment next week to start Evenity, but I am still thinking about how my severe...
Last active: Feb 23 7:58am
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What happens after TYMLOS ?
My doctor is telling me that after 24 moths of Tymlos, one year of Fosamax, but I have read several discussions here and some people...
Last active: Feb 27 5:28pm
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Should I start Tymlos?
I'm 76 and have was treated with Fosamax and Boniva for 5 years, 2008 to 2012. My current Dexa shows osteoporosis in non dominant wrist(-5.1),...
Last active: May 26, 2025
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Tymlos year two
It's been said that Tymlos is far more effective in the first year than in the second. For me, at least, that is true. I...
Last active: Feb 20 10:35am
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about to begin Evenity and nervous about side effects
Hello! I am a 65 yo healthy, active woman with osteoporosis. I had been on fosamax for nearly 5 years and a recent bone density...
Last active: Apr 23, 2025