breast calcification

[Finnegan777]

has anyone been diagnosed with calcification in breasts from forteo?

[Mark_ABH]

Thank you for sharing your story. That is very sad to hear. Forteo is one of a class of medicines called Parathyroid Hormone Analogs (the other big one is Tymlos). They basically mimic parathyroid hormone, which stimulates bone growth and can decrease fracture risk. They are usually reserved for people who have severe osteoporosis and/or have already broken bones. Increased calcium in the blood is listed as a side effect of Forteo.

Read more about PTH analogs and other FDA-approved osteoporosis treatments here: americanbonehealth.org/fda-...

[Mark_ABH]

Yes, I understand that. Same difference, though: In both cases, increased PTH leads to increased calcium in the blood.

[Finnegan777]

so I’m wondering why you responded to my question, it seems to have confused the issue if I you did not take forteo. I was asking if anyone who is on forteo,

[KidneyCoach in reply to Finnegan777]

Giving my experience with breast calcifications that can also occur without forteo. I'm sorry if this offended you or others. I have deleted all my responses. I will refrain from engaging Blessings