First day f Forteo

[Kitkatlulu]

Feeling really dizzy and lightheaded. Will this reaction fade the longer I take it?

[M3745]

Yes, for me, it faded away after about two weeks. If you inject before bed you won’t notice it as much. I’m near the end of my two years and I wish I could use this forever. I feel stronger and had no side effects other than the first two weeks. Good luck!

[Kitkatlulu in reply to M3745]

Thank you....I think my anxiety was worse than the side effects but I couldn't tell. I am going to be alone today to take it...I had someone there with me yesterday all day. The side effects lasted 20 minutes.. I'm hoping for the best today. Again thank you for answering!

[Kitkatlulu in reply to M3745]

Also... Today will be my second dose... How soon can I start exercising again..

[M3745 in reply to Kitkatlulu]

I had no restrictions on exercise unless you are hesitant that you might fall because of being lightheaded. That makes sense. I was advised to take it right before going to bed if I had that as a side effect. That way you can sleep it off.

I was very nervous about the whole thing in the beginning but you’ll soon see that it’s actually quite easy.

[Kitkatlulu in reply to M3745]

I was told to walk and do water exercises only for now. I guess my spine and hips are deteriorated really bad. I've gotten a pretty big hump on the back of my neck base of spine... So I'm assuming it's really bad.

[M3745 in reply to Kitkatlulu]

I understand. I was told only to walk so I walk on my treadmill every night. My lumbar score is pretty bad. They don’t want me to lift any weights or anything over 10 lbs so I can relate. I do a lot of squats though to strengthen my muscles. In the beginning of this “adventure “, my back felt so weak, it was hard to sit on anything like a bench or stool without a back on it to lean against. Within a few months of being on Forteo, that problem went away. I feel so much stronger, I just hope my next Dexa matches the way I feel. Good luck to you, you are fortunate to be on such a good medication.

[lawdog]

Hi. I took my Forteo shortly before supper and did not have side effects and am hopeful yours resolve shortly.

[Kitkatlulu in reply to lawdog]

I do not have any reaction at all day 4.. So I am happy about that!

[lawdog in reply to Kitkatlulu]

Great to hear! Best wishes that you have success with Forteo ❤️