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67 year old male with severe Osteoporosis from long term use of Nexium.

I am a 67 year old male, who used to be very active. My Gastroenterologist had me on Nexium for 20 years, as my body produces a lot of stomach acid. Three...

I am a 67 year old male, who used to be very active. My Gastroenterologist had ...

Bones4Me

•10 months ago

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Knee Fractures

I have recently been diagnosed with fragility fractures in my knees. My Denosumab injections were stopped in January. It may be a coincidence but has this...

I have recently been diagnosed with fragility fractures in my knees. My Denosuma...

Brightside2

•2 years ago

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Safe lifting practices

How do you avoid further injuring someone suffering osteoporosis, who often falls, has fallen causing fractures in the past, and has to be helped to their...

How do you avoid further injuring someone suffering osteoporosis, who often fal...

Delrvich

•2 years ago

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Help, should I take Bisphosphonates? I've heard horrible stories about them.

I'm too scared to take Bisphosphonates that were offered to me by my GP and recently by a consultant. I'm still waiting on blood test results to see if...

I'm too scared to take Bisphosphonates that were offered to me by my GP and rece...

susie193

•2 years ago

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Help with fractures!

I am seeking advice to help with my fractures. Have had the 2 year treatment with Forteo, still having issues. What do I do next?

I am seeking advice to help with my fractures. Have had the 2 year treatment wi...

Megee

•3 years ago

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Can Zoledronic acid 5 mg injection and Densumab 60 mg injection be taken in a month's gap for osteoporosis.

Should my mother go forward with two different injections i.e. Zoledronic acid and Denosumab in a month' gap? Or else, skip the two injections to be given in...

Should my mother go forward with two different injections i.e. Zoledronic acid a...

smtkrgsl

•4 years ago

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steroid induced stress fractures

I am part of the PMR group, and have been on steroids for 1 1/2 years, doing well on that end, down from 20 to 10 mg daily. Unfortunately, I just found I have...

I am part of the PMR group, and have been on steroids for 1 1/2 years, doing wel...

composition

•4 years ago

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Swelling in right forearm

Hello, I am a 77 year old African American woman, and I am very new to this site. However, i was recently told by a friend that I may not have the best bones...

Hello, I am a 77 year old African American woman, and I am very new to this site...

Chi_Mad

•6 years ago

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Prolia in geriatr women

My mother is 86 and has fairly severe osteoporosis with fractures in the spine. She has lost 4 inches in height. Her doctors want her to start prolia. she is...

My mother is 86 and has fairly severe osteoporosis with fractures in the spine. ...

IChoose

•6 years ago

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Do you think osteoporosis can be avoided?

We recently shared an article on our Facebook page from a doctor who said: "Like many people—and sadly, that includes many doctors—I had some very wrong...

We recently shared an article on our Facebook page from a doctor who said: "Like...

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•6 years ago

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Posts - Osteoporosis Support | HealthUnlocked

Osteoporosis Support

Fractures posts

67 year old male with severe Osteoporosis from long term use of Nexium.

Knee Fractures

﻿Safe lifting practices

Help, should I take Bisphosphonates? I've heard horrible stories about them.

Help with fractures!

Can Zoledronic acid 5 mg injection and Densumab 60 mg injection be taken in a month's gap for osteoporosis.

steroid induced stress fractures

Swelling in right forearm

Prolia in geriatr women

Do you think osteoporosis can be avoided?

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