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Tymlos vs. Evenity
Hi all. I experienced a compression fracture at L1 about 4 weeks ago and this is how I learned I have osteoporosis. I'm "only" 57...
Last active: Nov 14, 2025
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Hyperparathyroidism caused osteoporosis--now what treatment?
I had hyperparathyroidism for 10 years before my doctor noticed (!!), and as a result developed severe osteoporosis. The parathyroid problem has been fixed (with...
Last active: Jul 30, 2025
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Has anyone been prescribed Alendronate with a spine BMD of -3.0?
Hi, I’m a 62 year old female with Osteoporosis of the lumbar spine -3.0. I am very active and have had no fractures. My PCP...
Last active: Sep 8, 2023
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I wonder if Tymlos and Forteo only help trabecular bones.
I tried for many years to take care of my osteoporosis the natural way by eating well, taking supplements and exercising. Unfortunately, it did not...
Last active: Mar 27, 2024
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P1NP and CTX results
I have had 3 sets of bone marker tests at Quest. The most recent one was May 29th. I asked to have the results sent...
Last active: May 10, 2025
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T--score change, next steps
I am finishing my course of Tymlos and my progress is-- Lumbar spine T score -2.2, prev -3.2 Left total hip T score -2.8, pre...
Last active: Aug 10, 2025
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Has anyone used the Ibandronate injection to hold in gains?
I have used a half dose of Tymlos and am now on Forteo. I have many digestive issues including GERD and need to decide on...
Last active: Mar 18, 2025
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P1NP decrease with 9 month drug holiday
I just had my lab results come in and from Sept of 24 at my last appt, my P1NP dropped from 74 to 19. My...
Last active: May 4, 2025
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Has anyone been on FORTEO and had horrible pain and side effects?
I’m a 59-year-old female. I was diagnosed with five compression fractures is not knowing when they had osteoporosis. They put me on FORTEO. I was...
Last active: Oct 13, 2025
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Waiting after trip to begin Tymlos again
I have had four compression fractures in January and March which are healed. My spine T Score is -2.9. Had Kyphoplasty on 2 in March...
Last active: Nov 20, 2025