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Alendronic acid by injection

Have been on several drugs since being diagnosed. Alendronic Acid in tablet form for several years. Have not been on any treatment now for the past year and...

Have been on several drugs since being diagnosed. Alendronic Acid in tablet for...

adian

•6 years ago

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Zolendronic Acid

Does anyone have experience of the infusion of Zolendronic Acid? I believe you have it once a year for 3 years and then stop. I am wondering about side...

Does anyone have experience of the infusion of Zolendronic Acid? I believe you...

handmaiden

•6 years ago

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Falling over

Good news! It's strange how certain bad things can be good. On Friday evening I tripped on a kerb and fell hard on both my wrists and then my knees. We're all...

Good news! It's strange how certain bad things can be good. On Friday evening I ...

poddysss

•6 years ago

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Just an update

Hi All,I hope your all doing as well as can be. This is a post really to all the people who answered my last post. I had the start of my next 5yr Prolia. I'm...

Hi All,I hope your all doing as well as can be. This is a post really to all the...

Hidden

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Spine density exercises

Simple exercises to maintain bone density, and improve it. :) https://www.betterbones.com/exercise/how-to-increase-spinal-bone-density-with-exercise/

Simple exercises to maintain bone density, and improve it. :) https://www.bette...

HeronNS

•6 years ago

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Anyone for pole dancing?!

In the Spring edition of Osteoporosis News there's an article about a 67 year old who took up pole dancing when she was diagnosed with osteopenia at 59 and has...

In the Spring edition of Osteoporosis News there's an article about a 67 year ol...

Met00

•6 years ago

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Hi i have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in so much pain i feel as though im getting worse so gp is sending me for yet another scan mri hel

Gp mentioned the nerves

Angiemacm

•6 years ago

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What are members who took Strontium Ranelate, now taking instead?

I’ve been a member of the NOS since breaking both wrists in 2010. I was a regular forum poster until it closed down, so I’ve lost touch with most of the then,...

I’ve been a member of the NOS since breaking both wrists in 2010. I was a regul...

LynneH-19

•6 years ago

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Exercise DVD and K2 recommendations please

Hi I was just wondering whether anyone can recommend a good DVD of exercises for people with Osteoporosis? I bought a book by Margaret Martin which is really...

Hi I was just wondering whether anyone can recommend a good DVD of exercises for...

Carol-P

•6 years ago

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Update

I’ve now seen an OP consultant privately- he has been practising and lecturing etc for over 30 years and was once Chairman of the NOS. I hoped he would be able...

I’ve now seen an OP consultant privately- he has been practising and lecturing e...

Timothy0172

•6 years ago

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Risedronate sodium - Muscle pain

I have been taking the above drug for 10 months, and after 7 months started to get muscle pain in my leg and hip area. I’m just wondering if anyone else has...

I have been taking the above drug for 10 months, and after 7 months started to ...

buddyholly

•6 years ago

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Bone Density Test

Hi everyone! I was wondering when you have the bone density test ,you have to lay with your legs flat on the table and there is no way I can straighten my leg....

Hi everyone! I was wondering when you have the bone density test ,you have to la...

Jarme

•6 years ago

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Forteo

I'm new here and my t-score for lumbar spine is -5.4. Doc very concerned, referred me to endocrinologist who wants me to take daily sub cutaneous Forteo...

I'm new here and my t-score for lumbar spine is -5.4. Doc very concerned, refer...

lilita

•6 years ago

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Maybe the answer is to not start denosumab?

Seems to be virtually impossible to safely discontinue denosumab after starting it. Maybe the solution is to not start it in the first place? Certainly it...

Seems to be virtually impossible to safely discontinue denosumab after starting ...

HeronNS

•6 years ago

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STOPPING HAVING PROLIA INFUSIONS

|Hello Everyone, Well, had my first two infusions during 2017 but have now had to come off this drug. I appeared to have no side effects immediately after the...

|Hello Everyone, Well, had my first two infusions during 2017 but have now had ...

Trisha46

•6 years ago

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Hello

I’ve lost 4cm in height! Gone from 5ft 6 to 5ft 2.5!!

delythe

•6 years ago

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Medication Question

Morning All,I have to see my Osteoperosis nurse tomorrow and after 5yrs having the Prolia injections twice yearly ,she sent me for a scan January 2017. I then...

Morning All,I have to see my Osteoperosis nurse tomorrow and after 5yrs having t...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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difficulty in rising and climbing stairs (risedronate)

I have stopped the Risedronate now and hoping that the aches and pains lessen, it was becoming quite severe. I asked my doctor would it be a problem and she...

I have stopped the Risedronate now and hoping that the aches and pains lessen, ...

angie26

•6 years ago

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Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis for 14 years Despite medication it has become more severe causing severe fractures

Osteoporosis for 14 years Despite medication it has become more severe causing ...

k_J53

•6 years ago

21 Replies

How to increase bone density

I found this on the NHS website today, more anecdotal evidence that it's possible to increase bone density through suitable diet, exercise and supplements:...

I found this on the NHS website today, more anecdotal evidence that it's possibl...

Met00

•6 years ago

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Possible Northampton support group

We're hoping to set up an Osteoporosis support group in Northampton this year, a couple of us are meeting with a lady from the National Osteoporosis Society...

We're hoping to set up an Osteoporosis support group in Northampton this year, a...

Met00

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Side effects of Denosunab

Having suffered three spinal fractures due to Osteoporosis my Doctor suggested i have the Denosunab Injection every 6 months and I was due for my third one...

Having suffered three spinal fractures due to Osteoporosis my Doctor suggested i...

Mair1949

•6 years ago

4 Replies

difficulty in rising from sitting position and walking up and down stairs

Hi I have Osteopenia and 3 fractures in my spine I was initially on AA but due to my hiatius hernia my doc changed this to risedronate, that was some six...

Hi I have Osteopenia and 3 fractures in my spine I was initially on AA but due t...

angie26

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Becoming a vegetarian

Hi, I hope you are all safe and warm! I have posted this week about my broken ankle and I am very aware that I need to look after myself better, after being...

Hi, I hope you are all safe and warm! I have posted this week about my broken an...

60sSarah

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Prednisolone and bones

Hi all is anyone on prednisolone and have osteoporosis I am on 7.5 mg just wondering how it may be effecting my bones??

Hi all is anyone on prednisolone and have osteoporosis I am on 7.5 mg just wond...

Lilact

•6 years ago

6 Replies

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All posts for March 2018

Alendronic acid by injection

Zolendronic Acid

Falling over

Just an update

Spine density exercises

Anyone for pole dancing?!

Hi i have osteoporosis and osteoarthritis in so much pain i feel as though im getting worse so gp is sending me for yet another scan mri hel

What are members who took Strontium Ranelate, now taking instead?

Exercise DVD and K2 recommendations please

Update

Risedronate sodium - Muscle pain

Bone Density Test

Forteo

Maybe the answer is to not start denosumab?

STOPPING HAVING PROLIA INFUSIONS

Hello

Medication Question

difficulty in rising and climbing stairs (risedronate)

Osteoporosis

How to increase bone density

Possible Northampton support group

Side effects of Denosunab

difficulty in rising from sitting position and walking up and down stairs

Becoming a vegetarian

Prednisolone and bones

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