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IV infusion

Hi all, I’ve got an appointment for the IV infusion (zolendronic acid) on Friday 13th August as the oral AA wasn’t getting absorbed by my body as well as it...

Hi all, I’ve got an appointment for the IV infusion (zolendronic acid) on Friday...

Madmax100

•3 years ago

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AA

I want to thank those who took the time to reply to my request regarding alendronic acid. I stopped taking it and the mouth ulcers cleared up almost...

I want to thank those who took the time to reply to my request regarding alendro...

Blue-skies

•3 years ago

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Strontium citrate stomach upset

I broke a 340mg capsule into thirds and tipped into a vegecap and took one third of the strontium citrate the other night then took the same again 2 days...

I broke a 340mg capsule into thirds and tipped into a vegecap and took one third...

cmoc

•3 years ago

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Exercise for osteopenia and osteoporosis

This is a really informative video courtesy of Irma Jennings, who is a specialist in bone health nutrition, and physical trainer Sarah Purcell. I hope you're...

This is a really informative video courtesy of Irma Jennings, who is a specialis...

Lynndeb

•3 years ago

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A doctor gives a good overview of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

buddytobuddy

•3 years ago

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Differing Risk scores

I put my data into the Sheffield FRAX tool we got from Met00 the other day and the results are quite different (and better) compared to the ones I got from my...

I put my data into the Sheffield FRAX tool we got from Met00 the other day and t...

Fruitandnutcase

•3 years ago

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Where to get REMS scan in USA?

Does anyone know where or how I can get a REMS scan in the USA. I live in Connecticut. Love this forum, so helpful.

Does anyone know where or how I can get a REMS scan in the USA. I live in Connec...

Love-Actually

•3 years ago

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(Part 3!) At long last, about to start Teriparatide.

Hi Dear Friends, Steve on behalf of my gorgeous wife Margaret again! Having had her first Forsteo pen sat in our fridge for weeks, we did start to dispare when...

Hi Dear Friends, Steve on behalf of my gorgeous wife Margaret again! Having had ...

Angelicspirit

•3 years ago

20 Replies

Causes of Osteoporosis

Hi, My blood turnover results (P1NP and CTX) are good, PTH within range as are my thyroid function results. 24 hour urine calcium is below the minimum range....

Hi, My blood turnover results (P1NP and CTX) are good, PTH within range as are ...

Mistydawn

•3 years ago

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Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Hello everyone! I hope you don't mind me posting. I normally lurk on the Rheumatoid Arthritis site (NRAS), but am having some overlapping bone issues at...

Hello everyone! I hope you don't mind me posting. I normally lurk on the Rheuma...

Kags1068

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Help with Alendronic Acid Please

Hi I’m new to this forum, and this is my story. It’s a bit longwinded, but I think all the facts are important in order to make valid comments I am a...

Hi I’m new to this forum, and this is my story. It’s a bit longwinded, but I t...

Calamintha

•3 years ago

29 Replies

Best calcium supplement which will not give gastrointestinal problems please?

Hi, I was recently prescribed calcium carbonate after a slightly low bone densitometry test. But this supplement gave me quite severe stomach cramps and...

Hi, I was recently prescribed calcium carbonate after a slightly low bone densit...

JackieShan

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Dexa Scan

Hi, quick update from my last post. I had a Dexa Scan last week. Not had all the results back yet or a chat with the consultant but was told from comparing...

Hi, quick update from my last post. I had a Dexa Scan last week. Not had all th...

Flowergirl24

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Apprehensive

I recently shattered my radius and have now been invited for a bone density scan as they think I may have osteoporosis. Has anyone had 1 of these? I'm just...

I recently shattered my radius and have now been invited for a bone density scan...

sue32

•3 years ago

10 Replies

Back fractures

I was diagnosed with back fractures 18 months ago t8 to t11 when I had an mri scan earlier this year I was told there was an improvement in them which I knew...

I was diagnosed with back fractures 18 months ago t8 to t11 when I had an mri sc...

Hidden

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Fractured T8

I didn’t realise my fractured vertebrae is old I thought it was new. Anyone know what flares it up back pain has been horrible. Thanks

I didn’t realise my fractured vertebrae is old I thought it was new. Anyone know...

Uglow

•3 years ago

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DEXA SCAN RESULTS. Help needed to understand them please.

Belatedly after many requests my Doctor gave me my Dexa scan report. It is now almost two years so I realise the situation may have got worse, however I would...

Belatedly after many requests my Doctor gave me my Dexa scan report. It is now ...

Pinklady45

•3 years ago

53 Replies

Help! Is it the AA?

Hello everyone. What a great forum!! I am a 56 year old woman. I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis after breaking my elbow last December. I...

Hello everyone. What a great forum!! I am a 56 year old woman. I have recently ...

Blue-skies

•3 years ago

18 Replies

Refractures

What are the chances of vertebrae refracturing if not treated except with Adcal?Anyone know?I cant lie flat on table for bone scan or cope with travel & refuse...

What are the chances of vertebrae refracturing if not treated except with Adcal?...

fraid

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Fosteo

What are the pros and cons of Foster and is it prescribed for ostopenia?

Labradog

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Bra support

A weird question perhaps but desperately trying to find a solution. I am quite big on top with a relatively small back. I think that the extra weight out front...

A weird question perhaps but desperately trying to find a solution. I am quite b...

philippa1412

•3 years ago

27 Replies

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Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK

All posts for July 2021

IV infusion

AA

Strontium citrate stomach upset

Exercise for osteopenia and osteoporosis

A doctor gives a good overview of osteoporosis prevention and treatment

Differing Risk scores

Where to get REMS scan in USA?

(Part 3!) At long last, about to start Teriparatide.

Causes of Osteoporosis

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!!

Help with Alendronic Acid Please

Best calcium supplement which will not give gastrointestinal problems please?

Dexa Scan

Apprehensive

Back fractures

Fractured T8

DEXA SCAN RESULTS. Help needed to understand them please.

Help! Is it the AA?

Refractures

Fosteo

Bra support

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