FORTEO

I just looked it up, and it seems that this is one of the most common side effects...

There are a few other topics on this... one is this. The discussion and stories from people are quite interesting - lots of pages

http://www.able2know.com/forums/about11948-0-asc-0.html

:-)

What does your doctor say?

Forteo
I am starting Forteo on 5-11-07 after the class I will attend. I have tried the oral agents which upset my GI terribly. I am 50yrs old. My t-scorces are not bad. Hip -2.0 spine -1.8. On 4-13-07 I had surgery for a fractured femur. My Drs. say it's a pathological fracture. I had no falls or injuries. I'm a nurse and was treated for Hepatitis C in 2002. Since I've had 2 back surgeries with rods and cages in my spine. I'm becoming the bionic woman with all the titanium they have put in me! lol My question is should I get lab testing done before starting the Forteo? I was reading some other sites which suggested checking alk.phos., calcium, parathryroid hormone. Has anyone had lab done before or is there anything else to beaware of before starting Forteo? THANKS!!

josiesee- Welcome to A2K!

It seems to me that your question is best directed to the doctor who is prescribing Forteo. Why don't you give him a call, and ask him?

Forteo
THANKS!! for the welcome Phoenix32890
I put a call in to my Drs. office Thanks for the info. I'm looking foward to starting the Forteo tx. I have read after a few months a person can tell their bones are getting stronger!

Josie--

Has your doctor suggested weight bearing exercise? Will your insurance company cover a gym membership? Is there any reason you can't start walking 20-30 minutes most days?

Noddy is right about the weight bearing exercise. Also, ask him about taking calcium and Vitamin D supplements.

Forteo
Hey Noddy24 and Phoenix32890
I have been working with home health PT. They haven't released me to walk 20-30 mins. daily. I have been doing my exercises 3 times a day with ankle weights. I have been taking Citracal Petites 4 times a day. It has CA# 400mg and Vit.D 400iu. I was told your body will only asorbe a certain amt. of CA# at a time then the rest is just discarded. My rheumatologist suggested the Citracal because it's calcium citrate which will asorbe better. I received my Forteo per Fed Ex today. I'll be taking the class the drug company sponsors re: Forteo on friday. Then I'll start my injections.I'm currently taking Luvonox inj. 2 times a day to prevent blood clots so I'll have to find out if I can start the Forteo now or if I'll have to wait. Later ya' all !!

Josie--

I can hear your bones growing stronger like corn ripening in Iowa in August.

Forteo
Hey Noddy24
I hope my bones grow that fast!! lol I just read an article about Reclast a once a year tx. It's an IV infusion over 15mins. Just waiting on FDA approval. They have approved for Padget's disease. Sounds awesome!!!!

Josie--

Enthusiasm counts for a lot.

Good luck.