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I had a bone density scan in the summer and was told I have osteoporosis. I am 80, I thought I was quite fit but now I'm frightened of falling. My Dr has...

I had a bone density scan in the summer and was told I have osteoporosis. I am...

Viking1822

•2 days ago

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Alendronic Acid

I’ve read about so many issues people have had with medications I have avoided Alendronic Acid etc up to now. However, I am about to start the tablets this...

I’ve read about so many issues people have had with medications I have avoided A...

Snowybear

•18 days ago

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T Scores

Hi my doc has suggested I go on Zolendronic infusion and said my spine has got significantly worse I don’t understand the t score system mine says Lumber...

Hi my doc has suggested I go on Zolendronic infusion and said my spine has got s...

Yumnut

•7 days ago

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Zoledrolic acid

Just wondered if anyone had had acid reflux/heartburn with the zoledrolic acid infusion?

Just wondered if anyone had had acid reflux/heartburn with the zoledrolic acid i...

Calmlake

•6 days ago

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exercises

how often do people do exercises every day or 3 times a week with osteoporosis. I think 3x weekly would be better to give you time to recover.

how often do people do exercises every day or 3 times a week with osteoporosis. ...

Radars

•8 days ago

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REMS bone scan results - density maintained without medication

I've just had my 4th REMS scan and am really pleased with the results. I've now maintained my bone density for 5 years, since my first REMS in 2019, and my...

I've just had my 4th REMS scan and am really pleased with the results. I've now...

Met00

•1 month ago

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Just Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis

Hey Up! Had an MRI and DEXA scan. Found I have 4 vertebra with compression fractures. Diagnosed with Osteoporosis by Dr Stephen Orme at Leeds Spire and...

Hey Up! Had an MRI and DEXA scan. Found I have 4 vertebra with compression frac...

ChickenDopiaza

•9 days ago

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Your Experiences, The Pros and Cons of Calcichew or Calcium Citrate Supplements? Which do you prefer to take?

I have been taking 1,000 mg of calcium citrate tablets daily, these supplements come in capsules of 100mg of elemental calcium each, therefore I’m taking 10...

I have been taking 1,000 mg of calcium citrate tablets daily, these supplements ...

Alternatively

•3 days ago

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Spinal fractures

Has anyone heard of or have had these effects that spinal fratures have left me with .last year I fractured my spine in three places last one being the most...

Has anyone heard of or have had these effects that spinal fratures have left me ...

Alice70

•1 month ago

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Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis

Having suffered severe back pain for several months, I had a private MRI which showed spinal compression fractures. Have had a Dexascan which shows...

Having suffered severe back pain for several months, I had a private MRI which s...

Lopera

•7 days ago

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trainers

anyone know which are the best trainers for osteoporosis, I have just got normal trainers at the moment, but I have read that it's best not to have to much...

anyone know which are the best trainers for osteoporosis, I have just got normal...

Radars

•10 days ago

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HRT help

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in February after a dexa scan. I fractured my shoulder in December 2023. Still suffering with numbness in two fingers and...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in February after a dexa scan. I fractured my ...

Greengen1

•27 days ago

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Teriparatide 'Help'

Hi I had my 1st teriparatide injection Tuesday at 10.30am with nurse. After 15 mins felt shaky and hot but after that ok. After 4 hours felt really tired that...

Hi I had my 1st teriparatide injection Tuesday at 10.30am with nurse. After 15 m...

Rooruby

•14 days ago

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kyphosis pain

Hi, I’m new here and looking for some advice. I’ve been diagnosed with kyphosis, had the scans, tried the cortisol injection which didn’t work the consultant...

Hi, I’m new here and looking for some advice. I’ve been diagnosed with kyphosis,...

FitCharly

•12 days ago

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Denosumab

Had my 3rd injection of Denosumab in September. I did have neck abd back pain with previous injections. I decided I would go with 3rd, I'm having worst pain...

Had my 3rd injection of Denosumab in September. I did have neck abd back pain wi...

Girlguides

•15 days ago

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Don’t give up be persistent !!

Hi everyone, I have now had 15 fractures ( diagnosed) plus fractures in the ribs. These have all occurred without any kind of injury or fall. Two of these...

Hi everyone, I have now had 15 fractures ( diagnosed) plus fractures in the rib...

Sunseaandsand

•27 days ago

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Beginning a journey with Osteoporosis

I am 2 months in ,giving myself monthly injections of Romosozumab. Is anyone else on this drug? The injection site is always painful afterwards,after about an...

I am 2 months in ,giving myself monthly injections of Romosozumab. Is anyone el...

Freshair24

•19 days ago

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Advice re a New Mattress?

As someone with osteopenia, I have difficulty sleeping due to bone pain at night. Looking to buy a mattress that may ease the pain & help me sleep, but have...

As someone with osteopenia, I have difficulty sleeping due to bone pain at night...

osteometoo

•20 days ago

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Amitriptyline

Hi all. I have been suggested Amitriptyline by my pharmacist as GP won't prescribe anything other than an extra strength acetaminophen. I have PMR, severe...

Hi all. I have been suggested Amitriptyline by my pharmacist as GP won't prescri...

Missus835

•1 month ago

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Erosion of esophagus

I have been taking "Alendronic Acid 70mg" once a week for the last year - I started to have a burning sensation in my esophagus, - so went to check it out...

I have been taking "Alendronic Acid 70mg" once a week for the last year - I st...

Soaylady74

•1 month ago

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Trampoline and bone density

Has anyone used a mini trampoline to improve their bone density.? Apparently its kinder to the knees and joints on impact.

Has anyone used a mini trampoline to improve their bone density.? Apparently its...

Freshair24

•5 days ago

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Hi new member took alot for me to join.

Last 2 years have been hard. Two broken ankles still in pain but trying to get through it.

Last 2 years have been hard. Two broken ankles still in pain but trying to get t...

Mongy90

•16 days ago

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Alendronic acid

This is the first time I have posted here. I had a dexta scan and have been told I have osteoporosis of -4 in my spine. I am on alendronic acid tablets but...

This is the first time I have posted here. I had a dexta scan and have been told...

Olliemaya

•11 days ago

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Chronic Pain

Hi. I fractured my spine (L2) in May this year. It's severely increased my lower back pain that I've had for years. Now I can do little, such as...

Hi. I fractured my spine (L2) in May this year. It's severely increased my lowe...

Robin432

•4 days ago

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Ketchican

Has anyone been successful in obtaining the latest anabolic drug Abaloparatide which is similar to Teriparatide, I would be very grateful to know. Thank you

Has anyone been successful in obtaining the latest anabolic drug Abaloparatide w...

Ketchican

•22 days ago

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Travel Insurance Issue

I recently applied for travel insurance and declared Osteoporosis. Next question that came back was about medication so I entered my meds but it then flagged...

I recently applied for travel insurance and declared Osteoporosis. Next question...

Mongoose59

•23 days ago

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Another refracture

Seems I have redone fracture( s) between my shoulder blades! Pain was getting worse then I coughed, sheer agony, now scared to move as pain is just too much....

Seems I have redone fracture( s) between my shoulder blades! Pain was getting wo...

fraid

•28 days ago

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concerns and devastation

situational lack of informed consent now in mainstream discussion and news columns. good. this has been published here (Australian national news outlet) and in...

situational lack of informed consent now in mainstream discussion and news colum...

MayGodBlessYou

•19 days ago

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Article in the Guardian about osteoporosis

An interesting read. My rheumatolgist is treating my osteoporosis but I gather endocrinologists are usually the people to see. Which is best?...

An interesting read. My rheumatolgist is treating my osteoporosis but I gather ...

tangocharlie

•29 days ago

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Right side pain

This is my first post, apart from responses to others. I had an accident in 2020 and fractured my left hip which required a full hip replacement. This was my...

This is my first post, apart from responses to others. I had an accident in 2020...

Tofueater

•10 days ago

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