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July 6, 2008 - 12:56pm
Forteo? Anybody here using it?
Just wondering if anyone here has experience with the osteoporosis drug Forteo? It is injected once daily. My surgeon suggested I begin taking it because my BMD prior to surgery was a little low and my bone graft was not happening. 
Jennifer
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Know anything about this Forteo stuff? ---Mazy
Hi,my name is maria,and am using forteo for the last 5 month
Hi
Ive been using forteo for over 6months have a score of t-3. supposed to rebuild bone. I took a class on it before i started the injection. i do it nightly because if there are any side effects like light headedness or anything they arent there in the morning. i do mine in the stomach about an inch out from the belly button not painful at all as long as i do it right. took me about a week to get the nerve to do it on my own. make sure to leave the needle in for 5 seconds to make sure every drop gets in and i count out 28 needles that way i know when to discard the pen.
Severe Osteoporosis t-3 score 2009
Doctor says: no standing, or sitting for long periods. No lifting, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, crawling, or etc. The list goes on and on.
Swelling from knees to feet source unknown at this time.
Severe Cervical pain, burning, tingling, and numbness to the point that i cannot move sometimes. Muscle spasms, Migraines, and Radiculopathy. Also limited ROM cervical spine.
ACDF c 5-6 2007
Disk dehydration seen down to the C6-7 level. Susceptibility artifact seen along the areas of metal hardware. C3-4 and C4-5 there is at least mild narrowing of the nerve root foramina. C5-6 minor narrowing of the right foramen.
1. Anterior cervical fusion with metal hardware at C5-6 which is well maintained. There is mild narrowing of the nerve root foramina bilaterally.
2.Broad bulging disc C6-7 with borderline mild developing central stenosis and AP canal space diameter of 11-12 mm. also mild stenosis nerve root foramina.
I am not a medical professional my opinion is just that and should not be considered as medical advice!!!
I'm replying to those who have questions or doubts about Forteo uses. I've started my shot June 1, 2011, felt woozy the first time.
No other side effect noticed after that.