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DEXA SCANS

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four years ago. I’m wondering if we should have more scans. I just read a post where...

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four ...

Mavary

•20 hours ago

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post Teriparatide treatment

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next stage will be an injection every six months. Would anyone be able to tell me...

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next ...

Zumbablue

•21 hours ago

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antibiotics and osteoporosis

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis worse.

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis wor...

Radars

•1 day ago

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hip Osteoarthritis and inguinal hernia

I have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my left hip and with inguinal hernia also in the left. I would like to know if the fact that my inguinal hernia...

I have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my left hip and with inguinal hern...

Grandlover1

•1 day ago

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hip Osteoarthritis and subchondral sclerosis

I have been diagnosed with left hip Osteoarthritis with mild degenerative change in the left hip joint with some subchondral sclerosis in the superior aspect...

I have been diagnosed with left hip Osteoarthritis with mild degenerative change...

Grandlover1

•1 day ago

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are CTx numbers supposed to be extremely under range while on prolia?

is that the point of anti resorptive? is P1NP supposed to be upper range on prolia, or lower range on prolia? my Mum's numbers are low. but the tests...

is that the point of anti resorptive? is P1NP supposed to be upper range on pro...

MayGodBlessYou

•2 days ago

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Bone turnover tests

Which test(s) are best? I am expecting I will need at the very least have to mention them to my doctor or order privately.

Which test(s) are best? I am expecting I will need at the very least have to me...

Jeaniem130

•4 days ago

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Advice on P1NP test please....

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine 2 years ago and have (after lots of deliberation) agreed I should start taking alendronic acid. I also have...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine 2 years ago and have (after lots ...

Zadock

•5 days ago

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Painful arm

I have developed an odd pain in one arm. I have recently started taking risedronate for osteoporosis which badly affects my spine. I know bisphosphonates...

I have developed an odd pain in one arm. I have recently started taking risedr...

walk21

•5 days ago

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lump.

I have a small lump on the bone of my shoulder. I am worried. I have had one on my collarbone for a few years. That was checked and is harmless. This one...

I have a small lump on the bone of my shoulder. I am worried. I have had one o...

benmaise

•6 days ago

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kyphosis

I was diagnosed with OP about 10 years ago due to an early menopause at 38 and was put on the weekly medication of Alendronic Acid along with calcichew....

I was diagnosed with OP about 10 years ago due to an early menopause at 38 and w...

Kimm4

•6 days ago

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Information please

Hi.. My name is Lorraine I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2022 after an accident at work left me with fractures. I need 3 teeth extracted but as I'm on an...

Hi.. My name is Lorraine I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2022 after an acci...

Bonniekitt2013

•8 days ago

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Accuracy doubtful due to fusion hardware?

L5/S1 hardware new since last dexa scan. The tech did ask for an opinion from a co-worker as she felt the imaging was being distorted due to the hardware, but...

L5/S1 hardware new since last dexa scan. The tech did ask for an opinion from a ...

Jeaniem130

•9 days ago

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Reclast

Is anyone taking this, and if so, what is your experience. Would you take this over Actonel or other biophosphate, and if so, why? My Rheumatologist is...

Is anyone taking this, and if so, what is your experience. Would you take this ...

HealthELiving

•10 days ago

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Sufficient Medical Care?

Had my scores done 12/1/2021: Lumbar spine - T-score was -2.7 Z-score was -.09 Total Left Hip - T-score was -2.4...

Had my scores done 12/1/2021: Lumbar spine - T-score was -2.7 ...

Smilerv

•10 days ago

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Have broken skull, but getting dizzy spells when moving, equilibrium, have turmeric at present, natural any other 'medications' suggestions?

Broke skull in 2018 from double epilepsy seizure, diagnosed in 2021 as terminal/brain damage, only relief from this is turmeric with black pepper, relief from...

Broke skull in 2018 from double epilepsy seizure, diagnosed in 2021 as terminal/...

Adlon57

•10 days ago

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Risedronate and hair loss

I commenced Risedronate in March 23 and tolerated this medication well. In July of 23, my hairdresser commented that my hair was thinning. I felt devastated at...

I commenced Risedronate in March 23 and tolerated this medication well. In July ...

Crategeus

•10 days ago

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Natural progesterone

Has anyone heard of this being a treatment?

ratoncita

•11 days ago

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Employment issues

Hi all. I've returned to work after being off for about 8 weeks due to 3 slipped discs, trapped nerves and tears. I've been diagnosed with degenerative disc...

Hi all. I've returned to work after being off for about 8 weeks due to 3 slipped...

LtAngua52

•11 days ago

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How do I get my back brown with Kyphosis?

As I am bent forward, cannot lay flat or sit with back to sun for more than a minute I am tanned on front white on tother side, i.e half toasted. Any tips how...

As I am bent forward, cannot lay flat or sit with back to sun for more than a mi...

fraid

•18 days ago

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Almonds!

Well I drink cows milk which I have heard is definitely not the calcium source that I had always believed it was, and I eat Almonds!!!! Now hearing that...

Well I drink cows milk which I have heard is definitely not the calcium source t...

Y3she

•22 days ago

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immune function

just wondering if anyone has any articles comparing the immunologic compromise cause by acalabrutinib vs venclexta and venclexta plus obinituzimab Thx...

just wondering if anyone has any articles comparing the immunologic compromise c...

skipro

•22 days ago

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full body brace for osteo/more fractures

I think I fractured more endplates while just walking around my home or stupidly walking at a snail pace and so I bought a full front and back body brace...

I think I fractured more endplates while just walking around my home or stupid...

234me

•23 days ago

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almonds and calcium

I have been taking alpro almond milk for calcium, but now I have read that the almonds block calcium.

I have been taking alpro almond milk for calcium, but now I have read that the a...

Radars

•23 days ago

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Drug Interaction

Does anyone on this site know if there’s a problem taking K-2 Mk7 with Xarelto. I know that they say it can’t be taken with Warfarin, but Xarelto is not in...

Does anyone on this site know if there’s a problem taking K-2 Mk7 with Xarelto. ...

SnoopyJ

•24 days ago

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Teriparatide and low monocytes

I stopped Teriparatide on 11th April because of side effects. 4 days later I got a particularly bad cold that lasted a long time. On 2nd May I had a routine...

I stopped Teriparatide on 11th April because of side effects. 4 days later I got...

Teriparatide2024

•26 days ago

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Hearing Loss

Hello All Has anyone suffered hearing loss or ear related problems due to Osteoporosis ? Thanks in advance

Hello All Has anyone suffered hearing loss or ear related problems due to Osteo...

peach-purls

•27 days ago

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Alendronic acid and raised Potassium levels

Hi I have been on Alendronic acid for 4 mths now. I have - 3 lumbar spinal osteoporosis but also have chronic kidney deficiency. My past two blood tests are...

Hi I have been on Alendronic acid for 4 mths now. I have - 3 lumbar spinal osteo...

Ukalady

•27 days ago

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posture bras

Recently read a post on here that mentioned posture bras, not heard of these before, anyone have experience using them?

Recently read a post on here that mentioned posture bras, not heard of these bef...

Rod11

•28 days ago

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secondary breast cancer

Has anyone had secondary breast cancer in the bones? I need some help and advice. I had breast cancer stage 3, 7 years ago. I’ve been having a pain in my...

Has anyone had secondary breast cancer in the bones? I need some help and advice...

maddie50

•29 days ago

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DEXA SCANS

post Teriparatide treatment

antibiotics and osteoporosis

hip Osteoarthritis and inguinal hernia

hip Osteoarthritis and subchondral sclerosis

are CTx numbers supposed to be extremely under range while on prolia?

Bone turnover tests

Advice on P1NP test please....

Painful arm

lump.

kyphosis

Information please

Accuracy doubtful due to fusion hardware?

Reclast

Sufficient Medical Care?

Have broken skull, but getting dizzy spells when moving, equilibrium, have turmeric at present, natural any other 'medications' suggestions?

Risedronate and hair loss

Natural progesterone

Employment issues

How do I get my back brown with Kyphosis?

Almonds!

immune function

full body brace for osteo/more fractures

almonds and calcium

Drug Interaction

Teriparatide and low monocytes

Hearing Loss

Alendronic acid and raised Potassium levels

posture bras

secondary breast cancer

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