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Can I ask a private doctor not to send my results to my GP?

I have a slightly complicated matter. I am seeing an endocrinologist privately with Spire Health. I required a referral from my GP but I am seeing him...

I have a slightly complicated matter. I am seeing an endocrinologist privately w...

•5 years ago

THE BONE CLINIC

Hello from Sydney, Australia I recently found out about a new exercise programme called ONERO which is supposed to be very good for Osteoporosis sufferers. I...

Hello from Sydney, Australia I recently found out about a new exercise programme...

•5 years ago

Questions on law suits

I am searching for info about law suits and class action suits on the drug prolia.

I am searching for info about law suits and class action suits on the drug proli...

•5 years ago

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Alendrotnic acid

Is it really wise my GP has prescribed again Alendronic acid to my 84 year old mum who has a big hiatus hernia & had major bowel surgery last year? She weighs...

Is it really wise my GP has prescribed again Alendronic acid to my 84 year old m...

•5 years ago

Health Advocacy Groups and Funding from the Pharmaceutical Industry

An important consideration that has only increased since this paper was published. To read the discussion, click the link below. This discussion paper...

An important consideration that has only increased since this paper was publishe...

•5 years ago

Experience with Prolia injections for osteoarthritis, osteopenia, etcetera

Just wanted to know how many of you have experienced with the Prolia injection that last 6 months in your body. No matter what happens if you have an adverse...

Just wanted to know how many of you have experienced with the Prolia injection t...

•5 years ago

Medication or not?

Hi all I have just received the results of my DEXA scan taken after a fracture of my wrist 4 months ago and have been diagnosed with osteoporosis . I fell on...

Hi all I have just received the results of my DEXA scan taken after a fracture o...

•5 years ago

Any effects from Stopping Prolia after 2 injections

Just found out I am having side effectS Such as constipation, bladder pain shills Pain in teeth I am cancer survivor for 7 years And am 73 years old Terrified...

Just found out I am having side effectS Such as constipation, bladder pain shill...

•5 years ago

drugs

Hello I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer last september. Big pressure to have radiotherapy but I asked for a second opinion and then declined. I've...

Hello I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer last september. Big pressure to...

•5 years ago

Shin splints

Hi, I hope I'm in the right place. Today I had to walk home from work as my car is in the garage. After about half a mile I started getting pain in both my...

Hi, I hope I'm in the right place. Today I had to walk home from work as my car ...

•5 years ago

Osteopenia diagnosis from an x ray?

My husband recently had an x ray of his foot as he has a lot of pain which he thought was due to his MS, but was worried it could be arthritis as it seemed to...

My husband recently had an x ray of his foot as he has a lot of pain which he th...

•5 years ago

Confused about best vitamins for osteopenia

Hi all, please see also my post at: https://healthunlocked.com/bonehealth/posts/140686583/just-joined On the advice of HeronNS I decided to go off Prolia...

Hi all, please see also my post at: https://healthunlocked.com/bonehealth/posts/...

•5 years ago

weighted vest

does anyone know which weighted vest that Margaret Martin reccommends in the meiloguide please

does anyone know which weighted vest that Margaret Martin reccommends in the mei...

•5 years ago

New diagnosis,osteoporosis of spine...

Hello everyone, I've just discovered and joined this community, thank you for having me, I have copied and pasted the post I had earlier posted on the Afib...

Hello everyone, I've just discovered and joined this community, thank you for h...

•5 years ago

Heel Bone ultrasound scan

Today I had a heel Bone ultrasound scan at a very wonderful private osteoporosis clinic in finchley London. It only cost me £40 for 15min consultation. And my...

Today I had a heel Bone ultrasound scan at a very wonderful private osteoporosis...

•5 years ago

Why do I have osteopenia?

I recently had a dexa scan because of my age (66), & was shocked to learn that I have osteopenia. Iv`e done everything right, got vitamin D, exercise & plenty...

I recently had a dexa scan because of my age (66), & was shocked to learn that I...

•5 years ago

Help with pain !

I saw a rheumatologist two weeks ago because a Dexa scan ordered by the endocrinologist showed osteoporosis . After finding this site and reading articles I...

I saw a rheumatologist two weeks ago because a Dexa scan ordered by the endocrin...

•5 years ago

Vitamin K2 and Vitamin D

The conclusion in this article should be of interest to anyone wanting to avoid osteoporosis drugs. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5494092/ "The...

The conclusion in this article should be of interest to anyone wanting to avoid ...

•5 years ago

Thank you

I'd like to thank everyone for the advice regarding my calcium and vitamin D supplements. I've had a chat with a pharmacist today who advised another blood...

I'd like to thank everyone for the advice regarding my calcium and vitamin D sup...

•5 years ago

Just joined

In November 2016 after a Bone density scan I was diagnosed as Osteopenic. My doctor prescribed alendronate daily. After my BD scan in Nov 2017 my bone density...

In November 2016 after a Bone density scan I was diagnosed as Osteopenic. My do...

•5 years ago

Rebounder safe exercise?

Hi. I'm trying to understand what can strengthen my bones the most effectively without causing fractures in my spine. Walking is good. What about gentle...

Hi. I'm trying to understand what can strengthen my bones the most effectively ...

•5 years ago

What are your experiences with travel insurance and osteoporosis?

Hi everyone. We're writing an article about travel insurance for our members' magazine, Osteoporosis News, and are keen to hear about your experiences. We'd...

Hi everyone. We're writing an article about travel insurance for our members' ma...

Partner•5 years ago

Scrumbler message

I cannot retrieve a message from Scrumbler?

I cannot retrieve a message from Scrumbler?

•6 years ago

Picked up prescription

Went to the pharmacy earlier today and collected my supplements and I've got 15 X Colecalciferol 20,000 units dosage of 2 a week for 7 weeks then 800 units...

Went to the pharmacy earlier today and collected my supplements and I've got 15 ...

•6 years ago

Vit D levels

Hi I have just had my Vit d results from recent blood test. They were 131 nmol. I get tested annually on nhs. Last April I was 89 nmol, April 17 I was 99...

Hi I have just had my Vit d results from recent blood test. They were 131 nmol....

•6 years ago