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Teriparatide

Has anyone had issues with blood sugar / gloucose levels whilst taking the daily injections ? Also I have frequent trip to the loo overnight if I take the...

Has anyone had issues with blood sugar / gloucose levels whilst taking the daily...

88km

•2 years ago

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Hair and nails?

I’m curious - my hair and nails both grow very fast. Am I alone in finding this and is it likely to be detrimental to my bones? Or is there no relationship...

I’m curious - my hair and nails both grow very fast. Am I alone in finding this...

Fruitandnutcase

•2 years ago

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What is a REMS scan please

I have had a DEXA but have read that REMS is more accurate. Can we get them in UK

I have had a DEXA but have read that REMS is more accurate. Can we get them in U...

Sueleen13

•2 years ago

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Starting AA

Firstly thanks to all who replied to my original post, very helpful. I saw my Dentist finally, after COVID, last week to get her views, a full exam and...

Firstly thanks to all who replied to my original post, very helpful. I saw my De...

CDreamer

•2 years ago

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Hiatus hernia/A and E

Hi, I posted a while ago about my hiatus hernia/reflux problems. A few days ago we had to cut short our break away and set off home at 1am to get back to our...

Hi, I posted a while ago about my hiatus hernia/reflux problems. A few days ago ...

Manray11

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Vitamin K2

Hi again . I keep seeing posts about vitamin K2 being good for ensuring calcium goes to the bones. I also have read it had blood clotting capabilities . I...

Hi again . I keep seeing posts about vitamin K2 being good for ensuring calciu...

Looby60

•2 years ago

28 Replies

Vertebral fractures

Hi there . I have 4 vertebral fractures . Thoracic one has 80 percent bone loss and I think it L5 has 60 bone loss . Dexa scan showed -3.8. I have also lost 3...

Hi there . I have 4 vertebral fractures . Thoracic one has 80 percent bone loss...

Looby60

•2 years ago

70 Replies

Need to get incorrect diagnosis changed

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 months ago following a DEXA scan BMD of -2.6. I’ve not had any fractures. My Dr then prescribed AA which I reluctantly...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 months ago following a DEXA scan BMD of -2.6...

Kellycornwall

•2 years ago

33 Replies

Putting weight on safely

I’ve always been underweight but I’ve lost a little more recently and want to put it back on. I have a gluten free diet, fairly healthy diet (but love crisps...

I’ve always been underweight but I’ve lost a little more recently and want to pu...

Lynneypin

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Mix Up?

In July I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, GP said my dexa scan results show left hip T-score is -3•5 and lumber spine -3•1 and 36% chance of fracture....

In July I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, GP said my dexa scan results show l...

Elaiworthy

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Hiatus hernia/belching

Hi, apart from my osteoporosis I was diagnosed with hiatus hernia years ago and been taking lansoprazole since. A few weeks ago my belching and really...

Hi, apart from my osteoporosis I was diagnosed with hiatus hernia years ago and ...

Manray11

•2 years ago

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Zoledronate

Does anyone know of a consultant in uk that gives a lower dose of zoledronate acid. Was on the older drug pamidronate which give side affects ( ear problems,...

Does anyone know of a consultant in uk that gives a lower dose of zoledronate ac...

KE-n

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Baclofen

Good morning everyone, I am wondering if anyone on here is taking Baclofen . My doctor has just prescribed it for the muscle pain I am getting around my waist...

Good morning everyone, I am wondering if anyone on here is taking Baclofen . My ...

wisewoman108

•2 years ago

13 Replies

If you get DEXA scans, how often?

Good morning all! I joined this community seeking an alternative to Facebook. I am just about a year into the journey of adjusting my lifestyle after learning...

Good morning all! I joined this community seeking an alternative to Facebook. I ...

Mekealoha

•2 years ago

8 Replies

Spondylolisthesis- no information from gp

Hi all, I have just received the report from an x-ray of my lower back which was done at the beginning of September. It says that the bone in the area is...

Hi all, I have just received the report from an x-ray of my lower back which was...

TeachKat

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Drugs or Natural Choice for Osteoporosis

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and was not able to take Fosamax so Zoledronic Acid (Reclast) has been prescribed. I am not sure about having...

Hi, I was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis and was not able to take Fosamax ...

Sandy33

•2 years ago

55 Replies

AA again

As I have said many times,avoid AA if you can.or at least only take for a short time. Before the damage was known I took it for 7 years and suffered 2...

As I have said many times,avoid AA if you can.or at least only take for a short ...

Gillymar

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Diverse medications

Why don’t doctors give us the same medication? Ive been given alendronic acid ( Binosto) but my friends doctor said Prolia is much better .

Why don’t doctors give us the same medication? Ive been given alendronic acid ( ...

Killbill234

•2 years ago

24 Replies

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All posts for November 2021

Teriparatide

Hair and nails?

What is a REMS scan please

Starting AA

Hiatus hernia/A and E

Vitamin K2

Vertebral fractures

Need to get incorrect diagnosis changed

Putting weight on safely

Mix Up?

Hiatus hernia/belching

Zoledronate

Baclofen

If you get DEXA scans, how often?

Spondylolisthesis- no information from gp

Drugs or Natural Choice for Osteoporosis

AA again

Diverse medications

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