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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

•13 hours 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

•1 day 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

•2 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

•3 days ago

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OP question

I have OP I am 38. has anyone had to give up work? I hope I won’t have to just because I have OP.

I have OP I am 38. has anyone had to give up work? I hope I won’t have to just b...

Scooterz

•3 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

•5 days 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

•5 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

•5 days 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

•7 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

•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

•7 days ago

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skinnybones

Hello, after 5 years on Alendronic acid my osteoporosis bone count is now worse -4.1 and so I am due to start Evenity (Romosozumab) once my tooth extraction...

Hello, after 5 years on Alendronic acid my osteoporosis bone count is now worse ...

Gardenoholic

•8 days ago

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More pain a few months after infusion

Hello i think I've posted on here before for the same thing I'm not sure, I have a yearly zoledronic acid infusion had the 2nd one end of August had horrible...

Hello i think I've posted on here before for the same thing I'm not sure, I have...

Slotmachine33

•9 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

•9 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

•9 days ago

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which injectable

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis about 5 years ago was put on alendronic acid tablet form for 2 years which I then stopped only side effect was irritated my...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis about 5 years ago was put on alendronic acid t...

Yumnut

•11 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

•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

•13 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

•13 days ago

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weight training with a mild to moderate wedge compression fracture

hi,I am struggling with what exercises to do, is it ok to do weight training with my mild to moderate wedge compression fracture or will I do more harm, I can...

hi,I am struggling with what exercises to do, is it ok to do weight training wit...

Radars

•14 days ago

11 Replies

Increasingly painful hip

Has anyone had a hip replacement whilst taking medication for osteoporosis? Thank you.

Has anyone had a hip replacement whilst taking medication for osteoporosis? Tha...

Ketchican

•14 days ago

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get script filled month beforehand.

<edit: i'm in australia, my mum is on a 6-monthly drug; in past years she would pick up the drug and take it directly to the doctors for administering, on the...

<edit: i'm in australia, my mum is on a 6-monthly drug; in past years she would ...

MayGodBlessYou

•15 days ago

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exercise, sailing, weight training

I have polymyalgia rheumatica and have been taking prednisolone for 5 months now, likely will be taking it for some years. A side effect is weakening bones and...

I have polymyalgia rheumatica and have been taking prednisolone for 5 months now...

Excelsior80

•15 days ago

7 Replies

Exercise with vertebral fracture?

Hi All, The Dexa scan in April 2024 was only reported in late Sept. Thoracic fracture shown, which wasn't there a couple of years ago and neck of femur also...

Hi All, The Dexa scan in April 2024 was only reported in late Sept. Thoracic fr...

67Varieties

•15 days ago

5 Replies

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

•16 days ago

94 Replies

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

•16 days ago

22 Replies

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

•17 days ago

13 Replies

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

•17 days ago

21 Replies

Can't find my posts or comments

Hello I can't see or find any of my conversations or past posts I've been looking for a while now and can't find any options ,not sure why or what I'm doing...

Hello I can't see or find any of my conversations or past posts I've been lookin...

Slotmachine33

•18 days ago

6 Replies

Not sure what to do, help please

Hello, I took Evenity for 11 months, stopped at that point through side effects, then tried to hold on to gains with a very low dose of Actonel (instant...

Hello, I took Evenity for 11 months, stopped at that point through side effec...

cmoc

•19 days ago

10 Replies

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Posts - Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK

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

Chronic Pain

Trampoline and bone density

Zoledrolic acid

OP question

T Scores

Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis

exercises

Just Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis

Right side pain

trainers

skinnybones

More pain a few months after infusion

Alendronic acid

kyphosis pain

which injectable

Teriparatide 'Help'

Denosumab

Hi new member took alot for me to join.

weight training with a mild to moderate wedge compression fracture

Increasingly painful hip

get script filled month beforehand.

exercise, sailing, weight training

Exercise with vertebral fracture?

Alendronic Acid

Beginning a journey with Osteoporosis

concerns and devastation

Advice re a New Mattress?

Can't find my posts or comments

Not sure what to do, help please

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