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Broken ankle, should I be concerned?

Hi, I have kind of neglected my health, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my lower back in 2009 at the age of 38 and given calcium tablets and Alendronic...

Hi, I have kind of neglected my health, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my ...

60sSarah

•7 years ago

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Calcium fortified foods etc

Hello Having read that calcium citrate is better than calcium carbonate for supplements, anyone have an opinion on the type of calcium added to food and......

Hello Having read that calcium citrate is better than calcium carbonate for supp...

Justme13

•7 years ago

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Can I improve my osteoporosis in my back

I am only 61 yrs old and just found out that my osteoporosis has worsened. My t score is T-3.8. How can I improve this score with what kind of exercises....

I am only 61 yrs old and just found out that my osteoporosis has worsened. My t ...

Lindaakpos

•7 years ago

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The Whole Body Approach interview - Irma Jennings and Dr Keith McCormick

Hello everyone, I've just watched some interviews with Dr Keith McCormick, which I found very interesting, but the short series is online only until the 19th...

Hello everyone, I've just watched some interviews with Dr Keith McCormick, whic...

Lynndeb

•7 years ago

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Improve spine t-score? have you managed it?

Has anyone increased their spine t-score through exercise? My mum improved her hip t- score (-1.1) back upto 0. But her spine has drifted down to -3.5. which...

Has anyone increased their spine t-score through exercise? My mum improved her h...

Gloria21

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Calcium and supplements

Hello When I was diagnosed last July I only received my dexa and letter through the post. ‘Lifestyle recommendations ‘ - none. Just offered AA, which, so far,...

Hello When I was diagnosed last July I only received my dexa and letter through ...

Justme13

•7 years ago

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Update on my Osteoporosis

Hi everyone, although this is only my second post, I do keep an eye on the weekly emails. I just thought I would share my experience of my osteoporosis journey...

Hi everyone, although this is only my second post, I do keep an eye on the weekl...

Kaz1607

•7 years ago

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Got my results, should I start meds or try to improve with exercise?

Total T score of spine L1 to L4 is -2.3 L3 -3.1 L4 - 2.4 L1 and L2 are - 1.7 Femoral neck, normal Total hip, normal FRAX interpretation high risk....

Total T score of spine L1 to L4 is -2.3 L3 -3.1 L4 - 2.4 L1 and L2 are - ...

Nanaedake

•7 years ago

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Hello everyone

Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in my spine and osteopenia in my hips 8 years ago following a skiing accident in...

Just wanted to say Hi and introduce myself. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in...

Osteorennie

•7 years ago

14 Replies

Just like more information,as I'm Worried.

Hi All, I am on another couple of forums. But I've joined this one because I'm not to clear on this condition called Osteoperosis. Now I've had it for...

Hi All, I am on another couple of forums. But I've joined this one because I'm ...

Hidden

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Newly diagnosed

Hi everyone I’m 57 and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis after having had a bone scan, recommended since I am on a lot of treatment for bipolar. My reading...

Hi everyone I’m 57 and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis after having had a ...

Timothy0172

•7 years ago

25 Replies

Hi - it's been a busy week on top of work: DEXA scan and podiatrist!

Morning peeps☺ Last week I had my first DEXA scan- weird; didn't know what to expect! As RA affects all of my joints, I was expecting a whole body scan. Little...

Morning peeps☺ Last week I had my first DEXA scan- weird; didn't know what to ex...

Moomin8

•7 years ago

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New on this forum and newly diagnosed with osteoporosis, advice please

I recieved a letter from the hospital detailing a 12% risk following a DXA scan which I thought sounded low risk but the GP told me I have osteoporosis via a...

I recieved a letter from the hospital detailing a 12% risk following a DXA scan ...

Nanaedake

•7 years ago

23 Replies

Supplements for Osteopenia/Osteoporosis

I was wondering what others take when they are diagnosed with Osteopenia or Osteoporosis. I don't want to take the Fosamax or anything similar. I have issues...

I was wondering what others take when they are diagnosed with Osteopenia or Oste...

Feliciaw

•7 years ago

4 Replies

Different readings on different dexa machines

Now listen here!!!!! If any of you have followed my posts in the last two weeks ( I was New here) I was devastated to find that my t score for my spine had...

Now listen here!!!!! If any of you have followed my posts in the last two weeks ...

poddysss

•7 years ago

21 Replies

Tuesday 6-2-18.

Good morning HealthUnlocked, I had earlier on written about sore toes. It seems I am suffering these toes, in the bone area of my toes, and...

Good morning HealthUnlocked, I had earlier on written about sore toes. I...

Gertzm

•7 years ago

1 Reply

How many prunes?

I'm 50 with Osteoporosis and understand there have been really positive studies completed on bone density improvement from eating prunes each day. However the...

I'm 50 with Osteoporosis and understand there have been really positive studies ...

Tracy8343

•7 years ago

18 Replies

Possible spine fracture in upper back

I was out walking my dog with a friend on Thursday and he affectionately very gently patted my back (just below small of my back) when we were chatting. Since...

I was out walking my dog with a friend on Thursday and he affectionately very ge...

1965Katy

•7 years ago

16 Replies

Broken hip

Hi I’m Veganista I’m 46 and currently in hospital following breaking my hip on 16th Jan I had surgery to mend it on the 18th I was diagnosed with...

Hi I’m Veganista I’m 46 and currently in hospital following breaking my hip on 1...

Yarnaddicted

•7 years ago

5 Replies

Just diagnosed with pre Osteoporosis- told to buy supplements.

Not told what to take or level of dose. When I go online it is very confusing as each Company says different items. Chrondium Calcium K2 K3 etc. Any advice...

Not told what to take or level of dose. When I go online it is very confusing as...

Ailsa67

•7 years ago

21 Replies

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All posts for February 2018

Broken ankle, should I be concerned?

Calcium fortified foods etc

Can I improve my osteoporosis in my back

The Whole Body Approach interview - Irma Jennings and Dr Keith McCormick

Improve spine t-score? have you managed it?

Calcium and supplements

Update on my Osteoporosis

Got my results, should I start meds or try to improve with exercise?

Hello everyone

Just like more information,as I'm Worried.

Newly diagnosed

Hi - it's been a busy week on top of work: DEXA scan and podiatrist!

New on this forum and newly diagnosed with osteoporosis, advice please

Supplements for Osteopenia/Osteoporosis

Different readings on different dexa machines

Tuesday 6-2-18.

How many prunes?

Possible spine fracture in upper back

Broken hip

Just diagnosed with pre Osteoporosis- told to buy supplements.

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