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Originally Posted by Heartnsoul
This is something I have to make a decision on, not my DR. MY BONES are so bad and hearing other womens experiences will help me make a decision. I injected myself for 2cyrs with Forteo, went to gym everyday and no improvement. very disappointed
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I have been on it for 5 years. My density has improved by quite a bit however now information has come out that you cannot stop taking it! Ever! If you stop the injections every 6 months the risk of “Fracture Risk Rebound” and multiple compression spinal fractures due to rapid bone turnover is very high just shortly after you stop! You must make sure you get it every 6 months on schedule. It costs 1800.00 for each injection and due to my deductible I end up paying that amount each year until my deductible is met.
Had I known this latest research about the rebound bone turn over and compression fractures I would have never started taking it. Please research it and make an informed decision. I want to stop but cannot due to the latest research.
I hope they eventually figure out a safe way to get off of it!