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Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group

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Need an osteoporosis drug vacation?
Good morning, I have noticed quite a few questions about the availability of "drug vacations" for those of us on Osteoporosis medications. I definitely had...
Last active: Jun 2, 2023
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Atypical Femur Fracture -Stopping Prolia -Relay drug?
Atypical Femur Fracture-14 days ago. Prolia injection due next week. Intolerable side-effects from Actonel and Fosamax in 2018: Bone pain, gerd, chest pain. On Prolia...
Last active: Oct 13 8:18am
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Tymlos vs Prolia
Bone specialist recommends Tymlos daily injection for me saying it is the best option at this time. After using it 18 months, Reclast once a...
Last active: Apr 26 7:15am
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Medication???
Hello My dr ( an osteoporosis specialist)suggested Tymlos My cost $2,300 A month Not happening Then she told me to come on and get a...
Last active: Nov 16, 2023
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Is Evenity next?
I have just finished my 2-year protocol of Tymlos with pretty good results. Now it’s time to decide, once again what to do to hold...
Last active: Aug 25 12:43pm
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After bisphosphonates then what
I suspect many of us started on some form of bisphosphonate. My question is what did you do next after being on these drugs for...
Last active: Apr 24 12:39am
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Drug vacations
I have been on a drug vacation from oral bisphosphonates, which worked very well, for one year. How do you know whether to extend the...
Last active: Aug 31 10:30am
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What to try and for how long after an Extended Drug Holiday
At 78 I've been diagnosed with Osteopenia officially since 2005, year of my first bone density scan. PCP put me on Fosamax in 1999 and...
Last active: Jun 25 4:47pm
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Had to stop taking Teriparatide due to high calcium in urine
I was taking Teriparatide for a bit over 6 months and I really did not have any unpleasant side effects, however, before I started the...
Last active: Oct 12 12:22pm
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Suggestions for an adjustable weighted vest for bone strengthening?
I think it was a member of this forum who mentioned having a vest that could have added weights added. If so, could that person...
Last active: Sep 12 1:27pm