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How to measure RANK/L and OPG serum levels?

Hi all, I have 2 questions and then I'll explain my story: - Are RANKL and OPG available as blood tests (medical journals show patient testing of serum levels...

Hi all, I have 2 questions and then I'll explain my story: - Are RANKL and OPG a...

•5 years ago

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Thyroid meds and osteoporosis

I was completing an online fracture risk assessment and I noticed this, which has worried me. I do well on my thyroid medication but don’t want to be making my...

I was completing an online fracture risk assessment and I noticed this, which ha...

•5 years ago

Update on Strontium Ranelate

I have rung my pharmacy up this morning about Strontium and they have just placed my order from the Alliance Healthcare, and they told me to ring back towards...

I have rung my pharmacy up this morning about Strontium and they have just place...

•5 years ago

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Osteoporosis and TCM

Has anyone tried TCM for OP? I used it for a couple of years and subjectively my back felt stronger and all the tickles, soreness and achiness went....

Has anyone tried TCM for OP? I used it for a couple of years and subjectively my...

•5 years ago

What Vitamin Supplements

Hi I have osteoporosis and trying to decide what vitamins I should take - GP said 1000mg of Vit D - but what Vitamin D ? Any co-factors to go alongside Vit D?...

Hi I have osteoporosis and trying to decide what vitamins I should take - GP sai...

•5 years ago

Weighted Vest at Aldi £17.99.

Hi All, I know a lot of people have talked about using weighted vests for exercising to help strengthen the spine. I have looked before and found then to be...

Hi All, I know a lot of people have talked about using weighted vests for exerci...

•5 years ago

Ostopenia and Pilates

Is Pilates helpful for ostopenia?

Is Pilates helpful for ostopenia?

•5 years ago

Can anyone recommend a endocrinologist who speciases in Osteoporosis/HRT in the London area?

Hi As I am only 46 I know i am in this for the long term and would like to see an endocrinologist. As I have also gone through the early menopause and am on...

Hi As I am only 46 I know i am in this for the long term and would like to see ...

•5 years ago

Menopause and Osteoporosis at 46

Hi I am 18 months post menopausal and had been on HRT for 6 months to protect my bones, heart, homronal issues. Last week I went for a bone density scan and...

Hi I am 18 months post menopausal and had been on HRT for 6 months to protect my...

•5 years ago

Rib pain

Because of loss of height(4 inches) my rib is now rubbing on the tip of my hip bone. It gives me incredible pain. I’ve been told that there is surgery that can...

Because of loss of height(4 inches) my rib is now rubbing on the tip of my hip b...

•5 years ago

Bookwormlover

New here, I have been on Strontium Renalate until it was withdrawn, does anybody know who the manufacture is in the U.K. I know Aristo I think is based in...

New here, I have been on Strontium Renalate until it was withdrawn, does anybody...

•5 years ago

Coming off Alendronic tables after 5 months - what to expect and would it be safe?

I have been on Alendronic tables for five months and, having read about long term use, am very concerned. What effects can I expect should I come off the drug...

I have been on Alendronic tables for five months and, having read about long ter...

•5 years ago

Prolia nightmare

Hi I started on Prolia 10 weeks ago and had so many problems on it I feel I'm living in a nightmare - I will never take it again - I was on risedronate for 4...

Hi I started on Prolia 10 weeks ago and had so many problems on it I feel I'm li...

•5 years ago

Strontium Ranelate

I’ve just read a NOS announcement. They have updated their website because Strontium Ranelate is now back on the market and on prescription. I’m nearly 4mths...

I’ve just read a NOS announcement. They have updated their website because Stron...

•5 years ago

Yes or No to Alendronic Acid?

Of course the answer to this can only be made by the individual, however other people's experiences and ideas can be very helpful in decision making.. In...

Of course the answer to this can only be made by the individual, however other p...

•5 years ago

Osteoporosis

Hi. I’m 68 female. Borderline osteoporosis. My specialist said it’s ok to jog but I remember not that long ago we were told NOT to jog with osteoporosis!...

Hi. I’m 68 female. Borderline osteoporosis. My specialist said it’s ok to jog bu...

•5 years ago

Bisphosphonates & Prolia -- DANGEROUS

Ladies, I'm an almost licensed nutritionist. These drugs mess around with your bones natural cycles of breaking down and building up. Bones are living tissues...

Ladies, I'm an almost licensed nutritionist. These drugs mess around with your b...

•5 years ago

Sabre27 newly diagnosed osteoporosis

Thank you everyone that took time to reply to my post. I am making an appointment with an endocrinologist to see if there are other issues. I agree that taking...

Thank you everyone that took time to reply to my post. I am making an appointmen...

•5 years ago

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Just diagnosed with osteoporosis in my hip

I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis at 54. I am a fitness instructor and personally weight train 6 days a week in addition to teaching 7 classes a week. I...

I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis at 54. I am a fitness instructor and pers...

•5 years ago

What is Prolia ?

Is Prolia the same as Teriparatide ? I am injecting every day. In June I shall have completed 2 years and am aiming to stop then. Although I have never had any...

Is Prolia the same as Teriparatide ? I am injecting every day. In June I shall h...

•5 years ago

Waiting to see a lung specialist

10 weeks after being referred to a lung specialist I am still waiting for an appointment - I was told it would be a long wait but as a way of reassurance I was...

10 weeks after being referred to a lung specialist I am still waiting for an app...

•5 years ago

Body Ph and Alkalinizing Supplements to reverse Osteopenia

I am 33 years old male diagnosed with Osteopenia. Which is strange because: -I don't take any medicines -I have been lifting heavy weight in gym from when I...

I am 33 years old male diagnosed with Osteopenia. Which is strange because: -I d...

•5 years ago

No meds can help - ANY FURTHER OPTIONS - please?

Hello, there, everyone. I am one of the victims of Prolia. I have just turned 60 and am recovering from 5 vertebral fractures after stopping taking Prolia in...

Hello, there, everyone. I am one of the victims of Prolia. I have just turned 60...

•5 years ago

Using aid to help mobility

Hi everyone was diagnosed with OP eighteen months ago after fracture in back as many of you know the pain can be unbearable. When I read some of the posts i...

Hi everyone was diagnosed with OP eighteen months ago after fracture in back as...

•5 years ago

Kliofem

Does anyone here take kliofem for their osteoporosis and how have you found it please

Does anyone here take kliofem for their osteoporosis and how have you found it p...

•5 years ago

Has anyone had Hip replacement after stopping Prolia?

Has anyone had hip replacement surgery after stopping Prolia? Was it successful? Did your bone grow around the artificial material? Did any fractures occur?...

Has anyone had hip replacement surgery after stopping Prolia? Was it successful?...

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•5 years ago

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Omeprazole

I take Omeprazole 20mg daily, i have been taking this for 15 months, is this something that can contribute to me having osteoporosis diagnosis, I don’t...

I take Omeprazole 20mg daily, i have been taking this for 15 months, is this so...

•5 years ago

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