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Osteoporosis Support

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How many women diagnosed with osteoporosis fill a prescription for osteoporosis meds? How many actually stay on said meds?

I google this question and the first thing that comes up: Rates of treatment with osteoporosis, or bone loss, medicines dropped dramatically over the past...

I google this question and the first thing that comes up: Rates of treatment wi...

dcdream

•1 year ago

71 Replies

One year on Alendronate Sodium

I was hoping to get off of this medication after 1 year. I didn’t start it until a year after my 2021 Dexa scan. 2121 spine -3.2 ,fem neck -3.0, total hip...

I was hoping to get off of this medication after 1 year. I didn’t start it until...

Alisa25

•1 year ago

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First day Fosamax

Well, I had to try this for the insurance and dr to see what would happen. I only allowed the smallest dose which is 10 mgs per day. I was fine the first 15...

Well, I had to try this for the insurance and dr to see what would happen. I onl...

Raleigh59

•1 year ago

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Osteoporosis drugs and reflux?

Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis (age 60). Very active and healthy except for having reflux. My gp wants me to go on a biophosphanate (sp?) medication,...

Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis (age 60). Very active and healthy except f...

Tappingirl

•1 year ago

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Rems echo light

Where can I get the rems echolight scan in California?

Johnston51

•1 year ago

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prolia

I would like to know if anyone has experienced dizziness with Prolia. I had my first shot about four weeks ago and all of a sudden I am extremely dizzy and...

I would like to know if anyone has experienced dizziness with Prolia. I had my ...

Finnegan777

•1 year ago

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Newly diagnosed and feeling overwhelmed

Hi, I am 70 years old, turning 71 in June. I have been taking Synthroid for 36 years, currently 62.5 mcg. My recent Bone Density results were as follows:...

Hi, I am 70 years old, turning 71 in June. I have been taking Synthroid for 36...

Run2b

•1 year ago

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Newly Diagnosed

I was diagnosed with Osteopenia in July of 2018. I was told to continue with Vitamin D and Calcium daily. It did absolutely nothing. After doing some...

I was diagnosed with Osteopenia in July of 2018. I was told to continue with Vit...

Maria1360

•1 year ago

4 Replies

fosamax/strength training

Hello, I think I posted somewhere else as well but maybe incorrectly. I was at -2.7 a year ago. since then I started once/week fosamax (only bloating as a side...

Hello, I think I posted somewhere else as well but maybe incorrectly. I was at -...

photographer94

•1 year ago

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pros and cons of prolia

I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and it was recommend to me to start Prolia. I am not sure I want to do that. I am looking for other peoples...

I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and it was recommend to me to start P...

Pinkandready

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Japan osteoporosis

What are the Japanese taking for osteoporosis?

Raleigh59

•1 year ago

10 Replies

Marodyne Vibration Plate

Does anyone know of a less-costly alternative to the Marodyne? Of course, it would need to work the same way with the same results. Very likely, the...

Does anyone know of a less-costly alternative to the Marodyne? Of course, it wo...

ItsColdinMinnesota

•1 year ago

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Vibration plate?

I’m heading toward 60 and was diagnosed with Osteopenia 3 years ago. Former collegiate soccer player, and I workout about 6 days a week. Recently went...

I’m heading toward 60 and was diagnosed with Osteopenia 3 years ago. Former col...

Soccernut

•1 year ago

10 Replies

AlgaeCal and Stronium Experience

Hi. New from New Jersey. Diagnosed with OP in December. Gynecologist recommended OP meds, but I said no due to side effects. Went for 2nd opinion with...

Hi. New from New Jersey. Diagnosed with OP in December. Gynecologist recommended...

Warmer

•1 year ago

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Has Anyone Consulted with Dr. R. Keith McCormick, D.C.

Does anyone have experience with this doctor and/or his products?

Pugger

•1 year ago

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Non RX Route

I contacted a Naturopath and discussed diet/ exercise, lifestyle. He thought my habits were good, and suggested Methyl B12- 180 mg daily, and MK7. Also,...

I contacted a Naturopath and discussed diet/ exercise, lifestyle. He thought ...

accuneedle29

•1 year ago

6 Replies

bisphosphonates

Is anyone happy on bisphosphonates ?

Raleigh59

•1 year ago

45 Replies

Forteo & kidney stones

I recently had kidney stone surgery, where each kidney was full of large kidney stones (too large to pass naturally, which was the reason for the surgery). In...

I recently had kidney stone surgery, where each kidney was full of large kidney ...

GDCM

•1 year ago

10 Replies

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Posts - Osteoporosis Support | HealthUnlocked

Osteoporosis Support

All posts for April 2023

How many women diagnosed with osteoporosis fill a prescription for osteoporosis meds? How many actually stay on said meds?

One year on Alendronate Sodium

First day Fosamax

Osteoporosis drugs and reflux?

Rems echo light

prolia

Newly diagnosed and feeling overwhelmed

Newly Diagnosed

fosamax/strength training

pros and cons of prolia

Japan osteoporosis

Marodyne Vibration Plate

Vibration plate?

AlgaeCal and Stronium Experience

Has Anyone Consulted with Dr. R. Keith McCormick, D.C.

Non RX Route

bisphosphonates

Forteo & kidney stones

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