Thank you so much for your personal & informative reply! This whole osteoporosis thing is a real tough one isn’t it? I feel the same way about Reclast-very scared of a bad reaction & since it is a bisphosphonate there are all the dental concerns. Thank you for the suggestion of hormone therapy. I’ve just turned 73 & I so want my bones to keep me active . Best of luck to you too and thanks again!

We haven’t gone into detail about what’s next, however, Reclast was mentioned at my last appt. I do not want to be on a medication that is administered once every 6 months because if severe side effects occur, I have to deal with them for that period of time. My cardiologist wants me on bioidentical hormones because I am severely lacking and believes they will have a positive affect on my bones. I am considering that route for awhile and am doing extensive research on them. I am going to be 72 next week, but my cardiologist is very experienced in hormone replacement and feels they will have a positive effect on my body. No other osteo treatments I have researched sounds like a positive alternative. I don’t like the sound of rebound effects of Prolia, and bisphosphonate drugs will likely make my digestive issues worse. So, as I did with Tymlos prior to taking it, I’ll pray, research and then make a decision. This is a tough one for me. I don’t want to lose my gains, that’s for sure. This is not an easy journey for us…we need to be proactive and knowledgeable before we just jump into a course of meds. I pray you find the right course of treatment that you feel comfortable with. Rose 🌹

Thank you for your response! I’m very glad that Tymlos was effective in increasing your spinal bone density! My Dr. wants to put me on Reclast when I have completed the 2 yrs on Tymlos to maintain any gains I make. Is this what your Dr is recommending too? Thanks again!

I have been on Tymlos since June of 22 and go off in a couple months. My scores improved in my spine by 11%, not much change in my hips. My numbers were pretty bad…-4.7 in my spine so I’m happy with the result. My last scan was in Nov so hoping for more improvement by June.