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I have results from the Dexa scan and they are not good but…

This time my left arm was scanned as well as my back and hips. Results as follows: Arm -4.1 (worst measurement -5.1) Hips Neck -2.4 (total -1.9) Back L1...

This time my left arm was scanned as well as my back and hips. Results as follow...

•2 years ago

Biphosphonates

Hi there. I have recently being diagnosed with pregnancy related osteoporosis. My rheumatologist recommends biphosphonates as treatment . Any 1 had these and...

Hi there. I have recently being diagnosed with pregnancy related osteoporosis. ...

•2 years ago

Bone health check?

Hello there, has anyone had a dexa scan?

Hello there, has anyone had a dexa scan?

•2 years ago

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Steroid eye drops and bone health

Hi there, I wonder whether anyone can give me advice on prednisolone eye drops and their possible effect on bones. I have rheumatoid arthritis and have just...

Hi there, I wonder whether anyone can give me advice on prednisolone eye drops a...

•2 years ago

Anastrozole and osteoporosis Medication.

I'm having a telephone conversation with my GP in March. My breast cancer Doctor has advised me to chat with my GP and future bisphosphonates for me to...

I'm having a telephone conversation with my GP in March. My breast cancer Docto...

•2 years ago

Does anyone have experience with Osteostrong?

Does anyone have experience with Osteostrong?

Does anyone have experience with Osteostrong?

•2 years ago

Guess why the dexa was invented

To sell drugs! This article was written by npr, one of the biggest investigative news research ers....

To sell drugs! This article was written by npr, one of the biggest investigati...

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•2 years ago

Some drugs not weight based

I got the idea for this because I had just read about two people on here who got violently ill from taking a bone med injection. Some drugs that are not...

I got the idea for this because I had just read about two people on here who got...

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•2 years ago

Are DEXAs inaccurate for smaller people?

I'm 4'11", no height loss, and I have seen several ppl post about DEXAs potentially being inaccurate for smaller ppl. Additionally, Dr. Brown (BetterBones.com)...

I'm 4'11", no height loss, and I have seen several ppl post about DEXAs potentia...

•2 years ago

Why does every country have different dosage recommendations for calcium, as well as other vitamins?

In the u.s., the guideline is to get 1200 mg of calcium if over a certain age and to get 800 iu's of vitamin d. How can these numbers differ depending on where...

In the u.s., the guideline is to get 1200 mg of calcium if over a certain age an...

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•2 years ago

Collagen for bone health

I researched it and found that it's helpful for bones, but no one talks about it like we talk about calcium. Should we be taking collagen?

I researched it and found that it's helpful for bones, but no one talks about it...

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•2 years ago

Alendronic acid

I have been taking alendronic acid for over 5 years. When I spoke with my doctor about having a break from it, he seemed to think I could go to 7 years. Is...

I have been taking alendronic acid for over 5 years. When I spoke with my doctor...

•2 years ago

Research with people from low-income households

At the Royal Osteoporosis Society, we want to be here for everybody with osteoporosis, and their loved ones. We know people on low incomes are less likely to...

At the Royal Osteoporosis Society, we want to be here for everybody with osteopo...

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Nwhn.org

This is a website that goes into scientific detail about osteo drugs. I will say that their view is to try to do without them, though they don't totally rule...

This is a website that goes into scientific detail about osteo drugs. I will sa...

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•2 years ago

Anyone taking evenity?

This was recommended for me. Two injections, one right after the other, once a month. The worst side effect is death by stroke or heart attack. I haven't...

This was recommended for me. Two injections, one right after the other, once a ...

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•2 years ago

Calcium supplements not good for you

I've been doing a lot of reading. When I first started out, I didn't even know bone regrows every ten years. I've read that calcium supplements cause...

I've been doing a lot of reading. When I first started out, I didn't even know ...

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•2 years ago

Injections for osteoporosis

One of my t scores is -5 something. My rheummy is insisting that I take injections to treat the osteoporosis. I don't want to. I might also add that I fell...

One of my t scores is -5 something. My rheummy is insisting that I take injecti...

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•2 years ago

Arthritis in knee

I have arthritis in knees and waiting to have a cortisone injection.in my left knee for pain would like to hear from anyone who has had this and was it...

I have arthritis in knees and waiting to have a cortisone injection.in my left ...

•2 years ago

Thoughts on Evacal D3

Having just read the information leaflet I’m concerned about taking the above which was prescribed by my GP , what are peoples thoughts please. Should I take...

Having just read the information leaflet I’m concerned about taking the above wh...

•2 years ago

Osteonecrosis of the knee

Necrosis of the knee: Has anyone had this condition? If so, I would greatly appreciate any advice, as I suspect that I may have this condition.

Necrosis of the knee: Has anyone had this condition? If so, I would greatly app...

•2 years ago

Sciatica or not

Went to physio yesterday for first time she advised another X-ray before we proceed. Iv had this back pain for months and now worse than ever. Gp gave me some...

Went to physio yesterday for first time she advised another X-ray before we proc...

•2 years ago

Bone Health

How do people cope with height loss, what is the best bone medication to halt bone loss?

How do people cope with height loss, what is the best bone medication to halt bo...

•2 years ago

Anyone have multiple issues in the spine

I have been having lots of back pain and nerve pain in my legs and arms. Xrays , dexa scan and mri indicate degeneration throughout the entire spine, stenosis,...

I have been having lots of back pain and nerve pain in my legs and arms. Xrays ,...

•2 years ago

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