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Dietary calcium and bioavailability

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis last year. I had the DEXA scan at the suggestion of an osteopath who thought I might be at risk, due to my small stature. I...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis last year. I had the DEXA scan at the suggest...

JCB56

•8 days ago

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Suggested treatment following spinal fracture

Wondered if anyone might be able to suggest effective treatments following a spinal fracture. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis (spine) in 2007 and it was...

Wondered if anyone might be able to suggest effective treatments following a spi...

DelicateInput

•2 days ago

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My experience of a Back Brace

For information and anyone interested I have just tried out a back brace so that I could have a day out at the museum and quite a lot of walking 10,000steps....

For information and anyone interested I have just tried out a back brace so that...

Mongoose59

•4 days ago

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Difference between my Dexa scan and REMS scan

I thought it would be interesting to share my scan results. I have 6 spinal fractures discovered after an MRI in October 2024. I then had a Dexa scan with...

I thought it would be interesting to share my scan results. I have 6 spinal fra...

Lopera

•1 day ago

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why am I coughing and endlessly clearing my throat

This has gone on for 4 months since starting first alendronic acid then risedronate. I’ve only just made the connection but it’s not mentioned in side effects....

This has gone on for 4 months since starting first alendronic acid then risedron...

Lyralyra

•6 days ago

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