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My HMO covers DXA bone density test at age 65, so I did the test and received unexpected results. Spine t score -2.9, z score -1.2. Left hip t score -1.2, z...

My HMO covers DXA bone density test at age 65, so I did the test and received un...

Readerforever

•2 years ago

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How much Calcium and Vitamins D & K is enough?

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with mild osteopenia and told by the physician to take calcium with Vitamin D supplements twice per day. A second physician said...

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with mild osteopenia and told by the physician to t...

DBFlorida

•2 years ago

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Antidepressants and Osteoperosis

Does anybody know an antidepressent that will not affect bones. I am having a really bad time right now and the GP suggests anti depressants, he prescribed...

Does anybody know an antidepressent that will not affect bones. I am having a r...

Daisi124

•2 years ago

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Introducing myself as a new member

Hi, I'm new here, just diagnosed and am interested in controlling further bone loss with way of eating. I am about 90% vegan but would like to ramp up my food...

Hi, I'm new here, just diagnosed and am interested in controlling further bone l...

SwimLMich

•2 years ago

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My doctor got my forteo approved

My insurance denied forteo , its been a long waiting period but my doctor got it approved! I was shocked!

My insurance denied forteo , its been a long waiting period but my doctor got i...

Pinklady19

•2 years ago

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Natural Bone Supplement?

I'm looking to start a good calcium supplement. Which type of calcium is best? Calcium from the sea like "algae" ? I've heard "citrate" is better absorbed as...

I'm looking to start a good calcium supplement. Which type of calcium is best? C...

surf101

•2 years ago

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I'm having second thoughts about Fosamax

I am 65 and just diagnosed with Osteoporosis, my t -score is -3.0. I am prescribed Fosamax. I am afraid to take it. Has anyone had a bad or good experience...

I am 65 and just diagnosed with Osteoporosis, my t -score is -3.0. I am prescrib...

xXCRAZYCOOLKIDSXx

•2 years ago

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After Tymlos for two years, best follow up for osteoporosis?

I am wondering what follow up is recommended by others after a two year course of Tymlos. I ask because I understand the Tymlos reinforces the bony matrix and...

I am wondering what follow up is recommended by others after a two year course o...

Motal

•2 years ago

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The safety of using a weighted vest for bone building

Does anyone have any information about using weighted vests for people with spinal compression fractures? You would think it would be common sense to stay...

Does anyone have any information about using weighted vests for people with spin...

cardinalfan

•2 years ago

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Low Intensity Vibration Platform

Has anyone tried the Marodyne Low Intensity Vibration platform? I cannot take Fosomax or other drugs like that and am looking for a non-pharmaceutical...

Has anyone tried the Marodyne Low Intensity Vibration platform? I cannot take F...

KMR2

•2 years ago

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Osteoporosis

Wondering about others experiences with Prolia. Have had osteoporosis for at least 4 years , no fractures and have been recommended to start . Very concerned...

Wondering about others experiences with Prolia. Have had osteoporosis for at lea...

MAE902

•2 years ago

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Calcium hydroxide

My orange juice states it has 350 mg calcium… the calcium being calcium hydroxide. Is this a good bone building calcium? Thx!

My orange juice states it has 350 mg calcium… the calcium being calcium hydroxid...

Pw2879

•2 years ago

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Evenity

Hi I have been prescribed Evenity and I am worried about side effects and the fact that it is such a new drug. Has anyone had experience with Evenity. Your...

Hi I have been prescribed Evenity and I am worried about side effects and the f...

musicsigns

•2 years ago

1 Reply

FRAX RISK ACCURACY

Hi can anybody explain the Frax risk please. I am puzzled on how they come up with the percentage. They ask what your fermoral neck T-score is, in my case it...

Hi can anybody explain the Frax risk please. I am puzzled on how they come up wi...

Daisi124

•2 years ago

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Support

I am new to a support group for this. I have multiple diagnoses. I’m looking for support. I’ve been on prednisone for Several years! It’s causing so many...

I am new to a support group for this. I have multiple diagnoses. I’m looking for...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Prolia How does this work at increasing bone mass?

cameraguy

•2 years ago

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New to this group and looking to learn

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis this summer (-2.5), and I was disappointed to see that number. It was my third DEXA scan over the last 10 years following...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis this summer (-2.5), and I was disappointed to ...

ksblack519

•2 years ago

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Posts - Osteoporosis Support | HealthUnlocked

Osteoporosis Support

All posts for January 2022

P

How much Calcium and Vitamins D & K is enough?

Antidepressants and Osteoperosis

Introducing myself as a new member

My doctor got my forteo approved

Natural Bone Supplement?

I'm having second thoughts about Fosamax

After Tymlos for two years, best follow up for osteoporosis?

The safety of using a weighted vest for bone building

Low Intensity Vibration Platform

Osteoporosis

Calcium hydroxide

Evenity

FRAX RISK ACCURACY

Support

Prolia How does this work at increasing bone mass?

New to this group and looking to learn

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