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Blood Tests to show if Calcium is being absorbed into the bones and not elsewhere....

Does anyone know if there's blood test than can tell if the calcium supplements are in fact going to the right place ( the bones) and not being absorbed into...

Does anyone know if there's blood test than can tell if the calcium supplements ...

•14 days ago

zoledronic acid infusion

I had my second infusion of zoledronic acid on the 25th April and I must say it seems to be helping I am not getting as much back pain, I know that they don't...

I had my second infusion of zoledronic acid on the 25th April and I must say it ...

•11 days ago

boswella

is there anyone here using boswella for joint pain.

is there anyone here using boswella for joint pain.

•3 days ago

Vitamins to help bone healing

A recent broken wrist has led me to discover the importance of Vitamin C in bone health. Unsurprising really, as it's important for collagen formation. Here is...

A recent broken wrist has led me to discover the importance of Vitamin C in bone...

•24 days ago

Refractures, would this cause major sciatica, unable to walk?

About 10 days ago I awoke with extreme pain in my left ischia ( seat bone) like a sharp knife, this travelled down outside of thigh to agony when I put weight...

About 10 days ago I awoke with extreme pain in my left ischia ( seat bone) like ...

•10 days ago

Advice on P1NP test please....

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine 2 years ago and have (after lots of deliberation) agreed I should start taking alendronic acid. I also have...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine 2 years ago and have (after lots ...

•1 month ago

I asked ChatGPT about Fosamax. How does the medication Fosamax fake your DEXA score?

This was the reply. Fosamax (alendronate) is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. It works by inhibiting bone resorption,...

This was the reply. Fosamax (alendronate) is a bisphosphonate medication used ...

•24 days ago

Good News!

Last August was my 1st diagnosis of osteoporosis (age73). I refused drugs and did research instead. Not knowing if would work, I changed my dietary...

Last August was my 1st diagnosis of osteoporosis (age73). I refused drugs and di...

•15 hours ago

The latest news (part 2)

Dear Friends, I cannot believe that I’m writing this but after so many setbacks we have shared with you, Margaret’s lack of treatment is continuing and as...

Dear Friends, I cannot believe that I’m writing this but after so many setbacks...

•2 days ago

denosumab

my doctor is talking about putting me on denosumab as a next step after Risedronate. I would like to hear of anyone’s experience of having this drug. My Dexa...

my doctor is talking about putting me on denosumab as a next step after Risedron...

•20 days ago

Actonel low dose and side effects

I have just come off Evenity and trying low dose Actonel to keep the gains, (building up hopefully) but at the moment 10 mg a week. I am suffering zig zag...

I have just come off Evenity and trying low dose Actonel to keep the gains, (bui...

•26 days ago

magnesium

I have been taking vit D and K2 for a while now and have been told that I should be taking magnesium to help with the absorption , only not sure which one to...

I have been taking vit D and K2 for a while now and have been told that I should...

•24 days ago

Taking calci-d

This may be a silly question - the instructions for taking calci-d say to take with the evening meal. Does this mean before, during or after the evening...

This may be a silly question - the instructions for taking calci-d say to tak...

•20 days ago

kyphosis

I was diagnosed with OP about 10 years ago due to an early menopause at 38 and was put on the weekly medication of Alendronic Acid along with calcichew....

I was diagnosed with OP about 10 years ago due to an early menopause at 38 and w...

•1 month ago

One-Blue-Lady

I’m investigating Zoledronic acid injections, hospital asked me if I had any problems with teeth. It seems that if I had to have an extraction and the gum was...

I’m investigating Zoledronic acid injections, hospital asked me if I had any pro...

•1 month ago

Dexa Scan

Hello Everyone, I am currently on the waiting list to see another endocrinologist as I have hypocalemia and PTH insufficiency (hypoPARAthyroidism non...

Hello Everyone, I am currently on the waiting list to see another endocrinolo...

•19 days ago

Hyperparathyroidism and Bones

I had primary hyperthyroidism in 2014 with two adenomas removed. It's been a long time since I've had my PTH level checked. I was reading that you should have...

I had primary hyperthyroidism in 2014 with two adenomas removed. It's been a lon...

•22 days ago

DEXA SCANS

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four years ago. I’m wondering if we should have more scans. I just read a post where...

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four ...

•1 month ago

Bone turnover tests

Which test(s) are best? I am expecting I will need at the very least have to mention them to my doctor or order privately.

Which test(s) are best? I am expecting I will need at the very least have to me...

•1 month ago

Information please

Hi.. My name is Lorraine I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2022 after an accident at work left me with fractures. I need 3 teeth extracted but as I'm on an...

Hi.. My name is Lorraine I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2022 after an acci...

•1 month ago

Movymia ( Teriparatide)

Hi, if anyone has been or is being treated with teriparatide brand Movymia I would love to hear your experience of how you use it and how you got on with it....

Hi, if anyone has been or is being treated with teriparatide brand Movymia I wou...

•18 days ago

Have "buggered chest" from mixture of Pectus Carinatum and long term epileptic seizures, nasty mixture, but heart okay, breathing painful!

I know I have mentioned this before on this site, but mid sternum [lot of damage] hurts like hell! Other than tiger balm, smells good, movement is restricted,...

I know I have mentioned this before on this site, but mid sternum [lot of damage...

•15 days ago

Painful arm

I have developed an odd pain in one arm. I have recently started taking risedronate for osteoporosis which badly affects my spine. I know bisphosphonates...

I have developed an odd pain in one arm. I have recently started taking risedr...

•1 month ago

Rib /chest pain

Hi I’ve had osteoporosis for 2 years now I’m taking zolendronic acid I’ve had bilateral fractures of l5/s2 found in 2021 and a recent rib fracture in 2023. I’m...

Hi I’ve had osteoporosis for 2 years now I’m taking zolendronic acid I’ve had bi...

•2 days ago

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antibiotics and osteoporosis

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis worse.

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis wor...

•1 month ago

lump.

I have a small lump on the bone of my shoulder. I am worried. I have had one on my collarbone for a few years. That was checked and is harmless. This one...

I have a small lump on the bone of my shoulder. I am worried. I have had one o...

•1 month ago

Accuracy doubtful due to fusion hardware?

L5/S1 hardware new since last dexa scan. The tech did ask for an opinion from a co-worker as she felt the imaging was being distorted due to the hardware, but...

L5/S1 hardware new since last dexa scan. The tech did ask for an opinion from a ...

•1 month ago

prolia and muscle mass

has anyone on prolia noticed any increase in muscle mass because I have no testosterone due to it not recovering after rt/ht and now have osteosarcopenia.

has anyone on prolia noticed any increase in muscle mass because I have no testo...

•2 days ago

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Decapeptyl SR and the side effects with other medications, which has caused such bad rib cage structure effects?

I have pectus carinatum/pigeon chest from when aged 10 left over from meningitis, I also have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, not a good mixture, as such have...

I have pectus carinatum/pigeon chest from when aged 10 left over from meningitis...

•18 days ago

post Teriparatide treatment

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next stage will be an injection every six months. Would anyone be able to tell me...

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next ...

•1 month ago

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