Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Don't let RA limit your routineLearn more now about a treatment that may help

I am a Forteo user

By Barbara Friday, August 31, 2007

Hi,

I have been injecting Forteo for the past 3 months and was one of those people who thought "Oh....I don't think I can do that".

I now find it to be very easy to do and I don't have any problems.  Sure, it is an inconvenience (just like remembering to take medications).  I also experience leg cramps and aches (I never had before).  The Dr. swears it has nothing to do with the Forteo, but when a get a little shooting pain, I tell myself it my bones getting stronger.  I am 63 and work every day, love to garden, walk on the beach, and enjoy life. 

Last night, I went out to dinner with my husband and while I was in the restaurant, there entered a severly bent over senior lady. I went home thinking I am so thankful there is something out there that might prevent me from being in her situation (in my years to come).   

 

 

9/ 1/07 12:17am

Hello, Barbara. Thanks for writing and welcome to our community.

 

I thought I'd share some of the information we have on Forteo on our site:

 

Forteo: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/73/2677/forteo-risks/

 

Journey with Forteo

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/6396/12164/forteo/

 

Question about Forteo

http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/4085/12830/forteo/

 

Be sure to see the "Comments" section at the bottom of each of these SharePosts. Here you'll find even more information and shared experience from users of Forteo.

 

Thanks for sharing with us. Write again soon.

 

Best,

Maria

 

Lila de Tantillo, Health Guide
9/ 5/07 8:03am
Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. It is wonderful that you are being so proactive about your bone health. Stay strong and hope to hear from you again soon as your bone density improves.

Ask a Question

Get answers from our experts and community members.

Btn_ask_question_med
View all questions (1303) >
By Barbara— Last Modified: 10/25/10, First Published: 08/31/07