I have been on Forteo daily injections for 1 year and I have experienced considerable joint pains which did not exist prior to treatment. My left hip and knee, my right knee and my hands have been getting worse each month. Has anyone else experienced similar reactions?
My doctor told me that I have Osteoporosis and wants me to try Forteo an injection for two years. Has anyone tried this drug and what were your side effects, if any. I don't want to make my stomach problems worse than there already are.
I have severe osteoporosis and am trying to take Forteo. I started out with half dose and have worked up to a full dose. The full dose 2 days in a row was disabling. My doctor suggested every other day. So I let the previous trial work its way out of my system for 5 days and tried another full dose. This is three days after the dose and I am weaker each day. I move in slow motion. My doctor is puzzled. Anyone had a similar experience?
Just was informed that I have osteoporosis. My doctor wants me to use Forteo, an injection that you use for two years.
As for myself, I am a patient suffering from severe osteoporosis. My doctor, realizing I cannot afford Forteo ($950 per month!), has suggested I try to find how I can take the equivalent, generic version, which is Bonista.
Please, if anyone can tell me how to get ahold of this medication, any address, emails of sellers, etc! I would be so grateful!
This discussion is related to <a href='/posts/show/1230787'>Bonista-side effects</a>.
Yes it's fine. Talk to your doctor make sure they don't have any concerns. I'm taking a trip when I'll be 31 weeks. I called my dr before finalizing travel plans he said it was fine. I'm flying. Check with the airline or get a letter from your dr just in case that it's okay for you to fly. Some airlines require a "okay to fly" letter from your dr when your further along in the pregnancy. I'm getting a letter from my dr just in case....
I'm so sorry.
Have you ever checked into the letter? I know in the US, we've had people who get the letter, and they can travel to other countries. It wouldn't hurt to try.
Hi! I'm the parent of a child with diabetes, and we've made many trips since diagnosis, all domestic travel. The best backup you can have is the letter from your endocrinologist explaining you have diabetes. They've likely done them for others, so they would know the format. We've never been asked for ours, but it's good to have along. Announce you have diabetes before you go through the screeners, and that you have your supplies with you.
Hi-- When you say Medicare, I assume it is Medicare Part D, administered by an insurance company like Blue Cross, etc? If so, you might be in for sticker shock. I had a similar experience w/ Forteo, via Part D, they wanted $5K for 3 months. I went directly to Lilly, and qualified for pro bono meds for 2 years, the limit of tx on Forteo. My understanding is patients with cirrhosis get priority. Other Gilead experienced persons, and there are a few here, can tell you more.
Medications themselves can be classified as antiresorptive or bone anabolic agents. Teriparatide (Forteo) is also approved for the treatment of postmenopausal women who have severe osteoporosis and are considered at high risk for fractures. The medicine is given through daily shots underneath the skin and you can give these shots even at home. Another advantage is that it can be given in patients who cannot tolerate oral biphosphonate drugs.
Hi guy's, I've received neurologist No 1's letter. It's a very long letter so i will give you some of its content. The parts i believe that are important. These are his answers to my questions.
I have multiple small lesions in the white matter of the brain. These are scattered throughout the brain in the various lobes of the brain. These seem to spare the deeper parts of the brain and brainstem. The 6.6mm is in the white matter of the right frontal region of the brain.
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