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Finding the right doctor

Greetings! Has anyone had success finding a healthcare provider who is open to alternative treatments, or at least having an open minded discussion to review...

Greetings! Has anyone had success finding a healthcare provider who is open to ...

•3 years ago

I just rediscovered there is a 2nd cap on the needle!

Does the needle go through the 2nd cap? Otherwise my side effects are in my head. Have these 3 weeks been in vain? Thanks

Does the needle go through the 2nd cap? Otherwise my side effects are in my head...

•3 years ago

How long do bad side effects last after stopping Risedronate Sodium?

I’m new here and recently was placed on Risedronate Sodium 35mg. After 3weeks the muscle pain in my groin area hamstrings and gluts was so bad l couldn’t sit...

I’m new here and recently was placed on Risedronate Sodium 35mg. After 3weeks th...

•3 years ago

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I am 74 years old and have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. This should not be a surprise as I had been diagnosed with osteopenia 2 years ago. But, it is...

I am 74 years old and have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. This should no...

•3 years ago

Hair loss with Fosamax

I am supposed to begin taking weekly Fosamax soon. I just read several posts about hair loss while taking this drug. Has anyone experienced hair loss as a...

I am supposed to begin taking weekly Fosamax soon. I just read several posts a...

•3 years ago

What medication should I takeForteo , Prolia or Take my chances with nothing.

My rheumatologist said I am going to have a hip or spine fracture and that will lead me to an earlier death, he said if I take the medication I will live...

My rheumatologist said I am going to have a hip or spine fracture and that will ...

•3 years ago

My rheumatology upset me when he saw my DEXA scan told me to take FORTEO?He said I was going to break my hip or back.

I am 78 years old and I appreciate your replies. I am doing now nothing about my osteoporosis. I have decided to take my chances. In the past I did have two...

I am 78 years old and I appreciate your replies. I am doing now nothing about my...

•3 years ago

K2 question

I'm taking Forteo, calcium and d3. I know I need to add k2. I'm not sure which one. My endocrinologist is not very helpful.

I'm taking Forteo, calcium and d3. I know I need to add k2. I'm not sure which o...

•3 years ago

Newly diagnosed - mortality rate questions

Greetings! I'm a 63 year old woman, and like many here, have always considered myself healthy, fit and very active. I'm going to my primary doctor tomorrow to...

Greetings! I'm a 63 year old woman, and like many here, have always considered m...

•3 years ago

New Diagnosis & Feeling Overwhelmed

Hello new friends. I'm 45, recently diagnosed, and am feeling overwhelmed. Up until this point, I've been very active with lots of hiking, walking, weight...

Hello new friends. I'm 45, recently diagnosed, and am feeling overwhelmed. Up...

•3 years ago

What to do about my Osteoporosis? 78 years old, Last DEXA scan shown severe osteoporosis. Did not like what the doctor said to do.

My rheumatologist suggested I take a shot in my stomach for two years of a medication called FORTEO, Sorry about the spelling of the medication. Some thing...

My rheumatologist suggested I take a shot in my stomach for two years of a medic...

•3 years ago

How to sign up to osteoporosis forum?

Having difficulty. Thanks . Well looks like my user name for pmr worked. Tell me, please, what else I need to do.

Having difficulty. Thanks . Well looks like my user name for pmr worked. Tell me...

•3 years ago

More info on what’s happening to our bones

Posted in Mayo Clinic Connect. http://blogs.creighton.edu/heaney/2014/07/25/the-paradox-of-osteoporosis-irreversibility-2/

Posted in Mayo Clinic Connect. http://blogs.creighton.edu/heaney/2014/07/25/th...

•3 years ago

Resources on WHY we are supposed to do certain exercises.

I'm wondering if anyone has seen the new publication from Harvard Medical School called "Exercises for Bone Strength" which I just got in the mail today. It...

I'm wondering if anyone has seen the new publication from Harvard Medical School...

•3 years ago

New member with osteoporosis

I'm new here, have severe osteoporosis with vertebral compression fractures. I have had my first Prolia shot.

I'm new here, have severe osteoporosis with vertebral compression fractures. I h...

•3 years ago

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