Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis Overview

Osteoporosis is a systemic skeletal disorder characterized by low bone mass, micro-architectural deterioration of bone tissue leading to more porous bone, and consequent increase in fracture risk. It is the most common reason for a broken bone among the elderly. Bones that commonly break include the vertebrae in the spine, the bones of the forearm, the wrist, and the hip. Until a broken bone occurs, there are typically no symptoms. Bones may weaken to such a degree that a break may occur with...

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Teriparatide weight gain or thyroid issue

Is it possible that teriparatide can have short or long term effects on my thyroid? Since taking it, I've gained 20 pounds. I'm not an overeater; I exercise every day; my caloric intake averages 1200 calories a day but still the weight just poured on. Has anyone else had similar issues? My endocrinologist thinks I'm nuts and claims there is no weight gain with teriparatide... Yet here I am.

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Prolia after dental bone spur removal

I had a wisdom tooth pulled in 2/25 and have had several bone spikes clipped off from sore on gum. Now in September 2025 no more spikes but chin still sore. My prolia is due now. What to do? ## Prolia is a medicine that helps your bones, but one of the risks is something called osteonecrosis of the jaw (basically, jawbone healing problems). Because of that, dentists and doctors usually like you to wait until your mouth is fully healed before getting your next Prolia shot. Since you had your wisdom tooth pulled back in February and those bone spurs clipped a few times, the good news is that by September most of the healing is probably done. The fact that your gum spikes are gone is a good sign. The soreness in your chin might just be the nerves and tissue still calming down - that can ta...

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Forteo left out on counter

I accidentally left my medicine out on the counter for almost 5 hours before noticing I did. Is it still good?

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Forteo and bone cancer?

I have been prescribed Forteo for osteoporosis and am totally afraid of the side affects--mainly bone cancer. ## I need to know more about this drug as well. ## I am taking Forteo for almost a year now and am wondering if it is causing me to be exhausted all the time? ## My Grandson has had this prescribed to him . .25 year old with severe osteoporosis . . and he is afraid to take this. ## j'ai souvent des douleurs articulaires accompagnees d'une sensation de paralysie des membres inferieurs sans aucune raison apparente, et vous signale en passant que je viens de feter mon soixant-deuxieme anniversaire d'age. ## I have only taken Forteo for two weeks now, and I can say that it is making me feel very tired all the time. When I wake up in the morning, I feel like I have not ha...

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Availability of Jubbonti

Hi, I am currently being treated for osteoporosis with Prolia and it is quite cost prohibitive. I would appreciate if anyone could let me know whether there is any way I can gain access to Jubbonti. I am due for an injection in July.

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Side effects and longetivity

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2008, 9 years ago. I was taking alendronic acid for 3 years and have been on a drug holiday for nearly 4 years since. I'm due to have denosumab treatment shortly but am anxious of the side effects after reading patients comments. My bones have reverted back to the condition they were in 9 years ago, I suffer from a very weak bladder due to surgery and have irritable bowel symptoms. Should I seek more medical help as bladder and bowel constipation are two of the side effects this treatment may cause from what I understand and are there other treatments available which could help me please? Also, what is the maximum number of years you can be on this treatment and how long should I expect to live taking this new drug? I go to the gym regularly, eat...

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Tymlos and Blood Sugar

I have been on Tymlos for 12 months. Over the last few months I am having problems with high blood sugars and a high A1C. I have never had a problem with this before. I am wondering if anyone else has had this issue before? My doctor put me on medication for pre-diabetes. ## Hello. I have not taken the meds you are on but I have a somewhat similar issue aside from that. I had a triple bypass several months ago . I had blood work done and my Dr is saying I have high blood sugars and A1C. He put me on Metformin! I have never had diabetes! ## Elevated blood sugars are not listed as a known side effect of Tymlos. Typically, the FDA warns that it may cause nausea, dizziness, headache, and palpitations. Ref: Tymlos Information DIabetes, and PreDiabetes can develop at any age, but making some ...

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Alendronate side effects

I was taking alendronate 70MG 3 month ago, but this week I got a lot of side effects such as: diarrhea, abdominal & stomach pain, heartburn, general feeling of discomfort or illness, full or bloated feeling. I just ordered 3 more months but with those severe side effects, I'm planning to quit. ## Hello, Steve! How are you? Those can be normal side effects of this medication, as listed by the FDA. You may also experience headache, dizziness and joint/muscle aches. Have you consulted your doctor? There are other medications that you can try to see if they don't cause you as many problems. ## I was on Alendronate for 20 years and have been suffering from side effects for 3 years off it.

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Alendronate and muscle pain

Had muscle pain for 2 years and 10 drs didn't check the side effects of alendronate. I'm off it 7 months and still have muscle pain. Does anyone know how long it takes? ## Side effects from alendronate? Mine is muscle atrophy. ## Hello, Ann! I am very sorry about what you experienced. These medications really do a number on some people that take them. Has your doctor ruled out any other possible cause for the muscle pain? While it can be a side effect of this medication, if you stopped it 7 months ago, there should be some improvement by now. The FDA lists its other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and stomach pain. Ref: Alendronate Information Are you on any other medications? ## I stopped taking alendronate 3 years ago and am still having...

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Evenity Reactions

First shot and now I have joint and muscle pain within 5 days. Have RA and my doctor is saying this is just a flare, but it feels so different. Anyone else on Evenity for bone building? ## The FDA does list joint, and muscle pain as being common side effects of Evinity, along with fever, weight gain, and insomnia. Ref: Evenity Information Is this the only medication you're currently taking? ## I was on Prolia so when I started Evenity I got the shots in my stomach. Woke up at 2:00 am with such pain in the shot area. Is it better to get it in the legs? Anyone else have this problem? ## I have RA also but I’m on cimzia for that so the evinity didn’t bother that. My problem was the pain in my stomach at 2:00 in the morning. I go for my next shot at the end of the month and ...

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Osteoporosis Medications (46 results)