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Has anyone tried Osphena

Has anyone tried Osphena (Ospemifene) to help build bone density. It is a non-hormonal treatment for vaginal dryness but has a side benefit of building...

Has anyone tried Osphena (Ospemifene) to help build bone density. It is a non-h...

MarvelFan10

•2 months ago

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My latest bone density showed loss of bone mass. My doctor suggested that I have the Reclast infusion which I have done. I have also

I was concerned about the Reclast, but several of my doctors felt that this is what I needed.

I was concerned about the Reclast, but several of my doctors felt that this is w...

Littlegran

•3 months ago

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Evista - Raloxifene allergic reaction

Wasn't sure about taking this med because of potential side effects. Decided to try and after my first dose, experienced itchy skin about 2 hours later. Took...

Wasn't sure about taking this med because of potential side effects. Decided to...

5746

•1 year ago

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Hi group, I have my DXA Scan report and won't see my regular doctor until next week to discuss options. None of you mention non-dominant forearm scores. My...

Hi group, I have my DXA Scan report and won't see my regular doctor until next ...

futureforward

•2 years ago

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Estrogen and Bone Health

Is anyone familiar with treating osteoporosis with estrogen? I have been reading it used to be the standard treatment and was abandoned because of various...

Is anyone familiar with treating osteoporosis with estrogen? I have been reading...

Bella-2022

•2 years ago

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Experience with Actonel or Fosamax

Has anyone experience taking Actonel or Fosamax without esophageal symptoms? Did you take it daily, weekly or monthly? Also, what improvement has your...

Has anyone experience taking Actonel or Fosamax without esophageal symptoms? Di...

Bella-2022

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Using Juvent?

Does anyone use a Juvent? If so, how's it going?

wellus

•2 years ago

1 Reply

How Often is a Five Year Course of Bisphosphonates Enough?

My rheumatologist is telling me that if I begin a five year course of bisphosphonates (maybe 7 years) at 65, I might not need to resume bone drugs ever, or...

My rheumatologist is telling me that if I begin a five year course of bisphospho...

Lynnel17

•2 years ago

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Starting Reclast

Hello, I am 69 and have had osteoporosis for many years. My spine numbers were particularly bad the last two DEXAs (-3.8 and -3.9) and I did have a mild...

Hello, I am 69 and have had osteoporosis for many years. My spine numbers were p...

Karana81

•2 years ago

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Safe Weight Bearing

I am a 64 yo, 20 year breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis after 5 yrs on estrogen inhibitor, Tamoxifen, and immediately put on Prolia in...

I am a 64 yo, 20 year breast cancer survivor. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis ...

Seacrab

•2 years ago

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Tymlos or Evenity

Thinking of using Tymlos or Evenity. Which has least side effects?

78247

•2 years ago

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Narrowing esophagus and bisphosphonates

I have been told I have a narrowing esophagus has anyone had this issue and still been able to take the bisphosphonate?

I have been told I have a narrowing esophagus has anyone had this issue and stil...

Revel

•2 years ago

1 Reply

First dose of Actonel

I took my first dose of Actonel this morning, 35mg. I have had diarrhea since an hour after taking it. Will this pass as I get used to it?

I took my first dose of Actonel this morning, 35mg. I have had diarrhea since an...

Jeaniem130

•2 years ago

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Evenity Treatment and Side Effects

I’m new here. My Rheumatologist has recommended Evenity for my osteoporosis. After procrastinating for 4 months (fear of side effects ie., black box warning...

I’m new here. My Rheumatologist has recommended Evenity for my osteoporosis. Aft...

Crowmaven

•2 years ago

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osteoporosis

Can disc slippage and lumbar spondylolysis have any bearing on osteoporosis?

Can disc slippage and lumbar spondylolysis have any bearing on osteoporosis? ...

Jeaniem130

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Osteoporosis medications

I'm new here. I am an 80-year old man who has just been diagnosed with osteoporosis. The endocrinologist suggested 2 drugs that could help: Proliac and...

I'm new here. I am an 80-year old man who has just been diagnosed with osteoporo...

Bob331

•2 years ago

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Strontium citrate

Has anyone tried strontium citrate to build bone?

Jeaniem130

•2 years ago

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Need Advice

Hi, I’m new on here and newly diagnosed. I need to make a decision between Tymlos and Reclast this week, and could use input. Pros and cons of each… experience...

Hi, I’m new on here and newly diagnosed. I need to make a decision between Tymlo...

JustSayNo

•3 years ago

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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 ...

Charlottejoan

•3 years ago

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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...

Charlottejoan

•3 years ago

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Fosamax side effects

Fosamax was useless. I continued to deteriorate. Waiting to get on Forteo as my osteoporosis is severe. Being on thyroid medication also seems to be a waste...

Fosamax was useless. I continued to deteriorate. Waiting to get on Forteo as my ...

Painterinpg

•3 years ago

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Should I take Reclast?

I am concerned about taking Reclast. Any thoughts from anyone ? My bone density is in the -2. range. Is it more extreme than Fososmax? Just can't make up...

I am concerned about taking Reclast. Any thoughts from anyone ? My bone densi...

cigarbox

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Prolia

I am new here. I have been taking Prolia for almost 10 years. I did not know the ramifications of it when I started. From what I read you should not be...

I am new here. I have been taking Prolia for almost 10 years. I did not know t...

Copper23

•3 years ago

20 Replies

WE NEED A DIRECTION! PLEASE HELP!

Hello. my name is Ryan. My daughter Alyvia, age 15, has osteosarcoma. A bone cancer. She was diagnosed march 2019. It started in her knee. She went thru the...

Hello. my name is Ryan. My daughter Alyvia, age 15, has osteosarcoma. A bone can...

Alyviascure

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Weight-bearing exercise

Have osteopenia and have been trying to prevent osteoporosis. My weight-bearing exercise had been using the elliptical trainer at the YMCA. I do not want to...

Have osteopenia and have been trying to prevent osteoporosis. My weight-bearing...

Bluewoman

•4 years ago

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Osteoporosis help possibilities not often mentioned

Having osteoporosis and not wanting to take pharmaceuticals I have been looking into alternatives. Here are some things I have come up with: osteogenic...

Having osteoporosis and not wanting to take pharmaceuticals I have been looking ...

Triplebalance3

•4 years ago

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Best treatment for Osteoporosis in the hips.

have been told that Prolia (denosumab) is less effective for reducing hip fractures and increases infection risks. Can Prolia increase bone density in the...

have been told that Prolia (denosumab) is less effective for reducing hip fract...

smtamt

•5 years ago

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Is osteoporosis leads to swelling of legs?

My mother (aged 78 years) has to stand for 1 to 1 ½ hour at the time of cooking foood in between 11 a.m to 12.30 a.m. She also walks from kitchen to bedroom...

My mother (aged 78 years) has to stand for 1 to 1 ½ hour at the time of cooking ...

smtamt

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Osteoporosis treatment

Is Biphosphonates (taken more than 3 years) trigger fracture of the thigh bone (femur) and osteonecrosis (bone death) of the jaw? Can my mother Sobha Ghoshal...

Is Biphosphonates (taken more than 3 years) trigger fracture of the thigh bone ...

smtamt

•5 years ago

18 Replies

Have you used Evista (raloxifene)?

I recently started Evista (raloxifene) and wondered how risky it was for me since my'mother died from a stroke. My blood pressure isn't too elevated but I've...

I recently started Evista (raloxifene) and wondered how risky it was for me sinc...

Yvette100

•6 years ago

3 Replies

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Posts - Osteoporosis Support | HealthUnlocked

Osteoporosis Support

Treatment posts

Has anyone tried Osphena

My latest bone density showed loss of bone mass. My doctor suggested that I have the Reclast infusion which I have done. I have also

Evista - Raloxifene allergic reaction

newly diagnosed

Estrogen and Bone Health

Experience with Actonel or Fosamax

Using Juvent?

How Often is a Five Year Course of Bisphosphonates Enough?

Starting Reclast

Safe Weight Bearing

Tymlos or Evenity

Narrowing esophagus and bisphosphonates

First dose of Actonel

Evenity Treatment and Side Effects

osteoporosis

Osteoporosis medications

Strontium citrate

Need Advice

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

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.

Fosamax side effects

Should I take Reclast?

Prolia

WE NEED A DIRECTION! PLEASE HELP!

Weight-bearing exercise

Osteoporosis help possibilities not often mentioned

Best treatment for Osteoporosis in the hips.

Is osteoporosis leads to swelling of legs?

Osteoporosis treatment

Have you used Evista (raloxifene)?

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