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So here’s a quandary…

I’ve had several spinal fractures and although they’ve ‘healed’ I still get ongoing pain. There’s nothing to be done surgically so why won’t physiotherapists...

I’ve had several spinal fractures and although they’ve ‘healed’ I still get ongo...

mollysuki

•11 days ago

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Fractures

Hi I have been reading on this forum about fractures. As of now I am not on any osteoporosis medication. I have been offered it but for now have decided not to...

Hi I have been reading on this forum about fractures. As of now I am not on any ...

Olliemaya

•20 days ago

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Ideal blood vit D

Does someone has the ideal number of Vit D in blood test for women over 65? Some says 60ng/ml other says much more.

Does someone has the ideal number of Vit D in blood test for women over 65? Some...

Verauk

•15 days ago

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Holidays

Hope this isn't seen as a flippant question but do other people find it difficult to go on holiday now ? Not sure I want to take a flight anyway or a long...

Hope this isn't seen as a flippant question but do other people find it difficul...

Viking1822

•6 days ago

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Gluten intolerance and osteoporosis

I see the very close association between celiac disease and osteop, but is there also an association with gluten intolerance, not CD? Anyone's gp suggested...

I see the very close association between celiac disease and osteop, but is there...

Graceissufficient

•8 days ago

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medication or not!

Has anyone else decided not to take the medication after diagnosis of osteoporosis? I have borderline osteoporosis and can’t decide whether to have medication...

Has anyone else decided not to take the medication after diagnosis of osteoporos...

Grayson17

•1 month ago

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Looking for advice

I'm 44yrs old & got diagnosed with osteoporosis over the summer. I read on here that some of you have a consultant & you know your dexa score & where the...

I'm 44yrs old & got diagnosed with osteoporosis over the summer. I read on here...

Purplegrey44

•18 days ago

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Horse riding

Does anyone out there go horse riding? I am 74, with a spine of -3.6. I had to stop Teriparatide after seven weeks due to side effects. Then tried denosumab...

Does anyone out there go horse riding? I am 74, with a spine of -3.6. I had to ...

Teriparatide2024

•3 days ago

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Romosozumab

Hi I am new to this group and recently diagnosed. My consultant is pushing to get Romosozumab/ Evenity for me and I wondered is anyone had taken it and how...

Hi I am new to this group and recently diagnosed. My consultant is pushing to ge...

patatas

•1 month ago

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I cant reach the 1,2 g of Protein per kg

Dear all, its being difficult to reach this 1,2 g of protein per kg of weight, only from food. Any suggestions? I became a vegetarian 10 years ago, and I...

Dear all, its being difficult to reach this 1,2 g of protein per kg of weight, o...

Verauk

•7 days ago

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Ostoporosis

Was diagnosed with osteoporosis in October my T score was-2.5 . Also got other health issues so am scared of taking drug treatments. I can’t take alendronic...

Was diagnosed with osteoporosis in October my T score was-2.5 . Also got other h...

Tommylover

•1 month ago

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meds for osteoporosis

hi I was diagnosed 2 years ago with osteoporosis and osteopenia in spine as I had no fractures I was just told to take calcium tablets etc then in December...

hi I was diagnosed 2 years ago with osteoporosis and osteopenia in spine as I ha...

Kimlolly

•3 days ago

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Osteo tum

It's now a year since my compression fractures of spine. I walk, I do strength excercises at home, I've visited gp in December, who has confirmed my stomach is...

It's now a year since my compression fractures of spine. I walk, I do strength e...

Sleeplessinlife

•2 days ago

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Stiff neck

I have osteoporosis of the spine -4, and always seem to wake up with an ache in my neck, which radiates to a background headache. I also have episodes where I...

I have osteoporosis of the spine -4, and always seem to wake up with an ache in ...

Golf123

•7 days ago

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ScampSimba

hi, Newly diagnosed 74 female who has undergone thyroid removal, hysterectomy, gallbladder removal, 2 operations on left hip replacement, mastectomy all...

hi, Newly diagnosed 74 female who has undergone thyroid removal, hysterectomy, g...

Scampmummy

•4 days ago

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Dottiedoodle

Hi I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in June 24 following a fall on black ice I broke my wrist. I also have a small hiatus hernia and have slow motility in...

Hi I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in June 24 following a fall on black ice I...

Dottiedoodle

•10 days ago

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Advice please

I have had 6 compression fractures. I had a dexa scan in October after a private MRI scan had discovered the fractures and my GP referred me to the...

I have had 6 compression fractures. I had a dexa scan in October after a privat...

Lopera

•1 month ago

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L1 vertebral compression fracture

Hi, I recently was in A&E for suspected kidney stone as the pain was horrendous, but the MRI Scan showed the fracture,I'm 5 weeks in conservative healing the...

Hi, I recently was in A&E for suspected kidney stone as the pain was horrendous,...

19shaz

•22 days ago

28 Replies

Spinal frature

It has been 18months now since I fractured my spine ,although it seemed to heal OK it is still giving me a lot of discomfort the only time I can get comfort...

It has been 18months now since I fractured my spine ,although it seemed to heal...

Alice70

•10 days ago

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Can I stabilise or reverse osteoporosis by appropriate food and exercise with addition of prescribed vitamin D3 and Calcium?

I am a newbie here. Had an Osteoporosis diagnosis in Nov from a DEXA scan. First available routine GP appointment at the end of Jan. I am taking vit D3 and...

I am a newbie here. Had an Osteoporosis diagnosis in Nov from a DEXA scan. Fir...

Greenllama

•27 days ago

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Zoledronate First infusion question

I'm having my first zoledronate infusion on the 21st Jan. My letter says to take 2 paracetamol 2 hrs beforehand. Any one know the reason for this please? I had...

I'm having my first zoledronate infusion on the 21st Jan. My letter says to take...

Nanmay22

•7 days ago

15 Replies

Do thoracic fractures take longer to heal?

Does the pain from a thoracic fracture ever go away? Or does it just take longer to heal? I'd be interested to hear from anyone who's been there. Thank you.

Does the pain from a thoracic fracture ever go away? Or does it just take longe...

Pineau

•1 month ago

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Liquid/soluble Alendronate

I had a bad experience taking alendronic acid tablets - throat issues/spasms. I'm wondering if taking AA in liquid form would help as I didn't have any other...

I had a bad experience taking alendronic acid tablets - throat issues/spasms. I'...

Gingertea3

•2 days ago

7 Replies

vitamin D3 dose ?

Hi everyone Dr prescribed for me calcium contains 400IU vitamin D3 for my osteoporosis , sould i take another 400IU because i think its not enough especially...

Hi everyone Dr prescribed for me calcium contains 400IU vitamin D3 for my osteo...

Raneena

•12 days ago

16 Replies

Teraparatide shortage

Hi all, I was due to start teriparatide injections middle of January, I have now been informed that because of a shortage of supplies the drugs will now come...

Hi all, I was due to start teriparatide injections middle of January, I have n...

Blondeisbest

•20 days ago

20 Replies

Hello

I have several fractures, lost 3.5 inches and in a lot of pain. I feel quite isolated these days with my life changing so much. It all seem hard to cope...

I have several fractures, lost 3.5 inches and in a lot of pain. I feel quite is...

Feline4

•1 month ago

26 Replies

How do you sleep?

Hi everyone, Welcome to Living and Learning Together! Thanks to the valued feedback and encouragement from our members and volunteers, we’re excited to...

Hi everyone, Welcome to Living and Learning Together! Thanks to the valued feed...

ROSModerator

Partner•8 days ago

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8 weeks into consecutive healing

Hi, just after a bit of advice really. I'm feeling a bit confused at the moment I'm 8 weeks healing of L1 compression fracture and my pain is less now just...

Hi, just after a bit of advice really. I'm feeling a bit confused at the moment...

19shaz

•2 days ago

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Mary M

Has anyone tried new injections Evenity and if so how have they got on

Fredof

•15 days ago

15 Replies

Teriparatide

Hi, I'm coming to the end of 18 months on teriparatide and my doctor is extending this for a further 6 months. I'm wondering if anyone has taken a 'break'...

Hi, I'm coming to the end of 18 months on teriparatide and my doctor is extendin...

Jemima48

•2 days ago

5 Replies

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