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First, read this link. https://forteo.lilly.com/savings-and-support I still think you qualify for that Lilly card based on their terms. It says you have to have commercial health ins which Kaiser is just like any other private ins. But you have to be denied first and then it explains the process you have to go through in order to make this work. They want you to jump through hoops but it seems you could get it. If this link doesn’t make sense, I’d call Lilly patient support and explain your situation. They can go through your options. My mom has Medicare and a supplement but still, when she needed an expensive drug, I had to jump through hoops with the manufacturer and pharmacy to get it at no cost. I know it’s a different situation than yours but they make their rules and processes so confusing, I think they hope most people don’t push. So they end up not having to pay as much when people give up. Hang in there and check multiple times with multiple calls if necessary. I have a version of UHC through my husband’s work. They self-insure so doesn’t apply to most people. And I wouldn’t even recommend the standard UHC ins because they regularly deny a lot of claims causing the patient and/or doctor having to fight them. So at this point, I haven’t looked at other ins companies since he’s had this one through work for years. When he retires, we’ll have to look at private ins. Why do you have to keep taking Prolia? I know with all of the osteo drugs, you’re not supposed to just abruptly stop but if a person had a severe reaction, the Dr. would figure out a way to not continue that drug. They always want to make you scared enough to continue. Now, all that said, I wouldn’t recommend just stopping on your own but I’d talk to your Dr. and see if you can look at other non-drug options including hormone therapy. If the Dr. flat out says no, I’d look for another Dr.Most are very one-track, close-minded. The bio-identical hormone cream I’ve been using was formulated based on my hormone blood tests. I was about 63 when I talked with a naturopath who is on staff with my husband’s company and who specializes in hormones. He had a compound pharmacy formulate specific ratios of bio-identical estrogen, progesterone and testosterone in a cream which is applied to inner arms, legs, or anywhere your skin is thinnest so it absorbs better. Granted, Kaiser probably doesn’t even have naturopaths in their network because naturopaths typically look at natural treatments, which is contrary to the medical field as a whole. The main cause of osteoporosis is a decline in hormones yet very few traditional doctors know anything about them. Even pre, during, or post menopause. Doesn’t make sense but yet if they helped women with hormones before they became non existent, our bones may be better. Read this article too. It’ll let you know how we got to this point. https://www.npr.org/2009/12/21/121609815/how-a-bone-disease-grew-to-fit-the-prescription The collagen powder is from Healthy Bones. Here’s the one I get. https://a.co/d/03goADfs If you don’t eat much protein, I’d fix that or add a supplement. Not only do our bones need protein, but if we can build more muscle, that helps bones too. Here’s the powder I got. I did so much research on protein supplements because I didn’t want one that had a gritty texture or tasted crappy. This has zero taste and no texture at all. I can add it to pretty much anything, even fruit juice. The only thing it changes is it makes a clear juice turn whitish. So like a grape juice becomes light purple and opaque. https://a.co/d/09P6Itfi I also occasionally buy this Premier Protein drink. https://a.co/d/0cZAvOE9 Whereas the powder is just plain protein, this drink has a bunch of other vitamins. I actually bought both of these at Target but gave you the Amazon links because it was easier. And if I forgot to say you need magnesium in addition to the other vitamins, make sure you get that too as it helps calcium absorb. Then if you’re not already doing some type of weight-bearing exercises, start out very light and slow. You can find those online. You didn’t say how old you are but keep in mind that the T score doctors focus on is comparing you to a healthy 30-yr-old. Personally, I think that’s kind of silly and unfair. None of us are or function at the same level we were in our 30’s. The Z score compares you to your same demographic. Also has anyone done any blood tests to see if you have some underlying condition that may be the culprit of your bad bones? There are a lot of conditions and diseases that can be addressed and treated to help in all this. I don’t mind your questions. If we don’t help each other, doctors won’t. Plus, I think the best thing we can do is educate ourselves and not just take whatever a Dr. says blindly. I can’t tell you how many doctors (and dentists) I’ve challenged with medical info because I’ve spent hours, days and weeks at times to try to understand what they won’t tell you. You need to be your own, informed advocate.