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possible to improve C Telopeptide Serum blood test for risk of osteonecrosis?

Hi, about 5 months ago I took myself off the Xgeva bone drug after being on it about 2 years or so. This was after learning I couldn’t be on it and also have...

Hi, about 5 months ago I took myself off the Xgeva bone drug after being on it ...

•2 years ago

adcal calcium

My gp has prescribed adcal lemon chews for my severe osteoporosis, I already take vit d3 1000iu and k2 mk-7, is it ok to take them at the same time, adcal is...

My gp has prescribed adcal lemon chews for my severe osteoporosis, I already ta...

•2 years ago

Fostair.

just a carry on of the saga. I rang the chemist this morning about getting more Itraconazole. He said by the way the surgery has said that Luforbec is the...

just a carry on of the saga. I rang the chemist this morning about getting more...

•2 years ago

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osteoporosis and breathless

I have read a lot on here regarding osteoporosis, when I go for my daily walk I get a bit breathless, does anyone else get this along with back...

I have read a lot on here regarding osteoporosis, when I go for my daily ...

•2 years ago

best pain meds for severe osteoporosis

My back is painful on and off with just doing every day things, which is the best pain meds,I also have hiatus hernia so have to be careful.

My back is painful on and off with just doing every day things, which is the bes...

•2 years ago

back brace

does anyone use a back brace for severe osteoporosis, and how good are they.

does anyone use a back brace for severe osteoporosis, and how good are they.

•2 years ago

Back pain and severe osteoporosis

anyone get back pain with osteoporosis and goes off with rest, what is best for pain, I have a appointment with endocrinology on 7th Feb,regarding meds...

anyone get back pain with osteoporosis and goes off with rest, what is best fo...

•2 years ago

ppis and osteoporosis

I am taking lansoprazole 30mgs daily, but I have been reading that ppis not good for osteoporosis as mine is severe, my appointment with endocrinologist is...

I am taking lansoprazole 30mgs daily, but I have been reading that ppis not goo...

•2 years ago

Newly diagnosed with osteoperosis

Good evening, I have recently been diagnosed with osteoperosis and have been advised that it is likely that my GP will do further tests (Parathyroid being...

Good evening, I have recently been diagnosed with osteoperosis and have been ad...

•2 years ago

Confused! Shocked by Dexa Scan Results!

Six months ago, I believed that I was reasonably fit and healthy for a 69 year old. I've always kept active - dancing and walking - and have never smoked. I...

Six months ago, I believed that I was reasonably fit and healthy for a 69 year o...

•2 years ago

coccyx pain

Hi and a Merry Christmas I’ve hurt my coccyx over a week ago. It felt a bit tender on and off then last week I woke up and it was very painful and still is....

Hi and a Merry Christmas I’ve hurt my coccyx over a week ago. It felt a bit te...

•2 years ago

am I dying severe osteoporosis

I have severe osteoporosis with on and off back pain, I am waiting from hospital regarding treatment waiting list is months, I could be dead by then,with...

I have severe osteoporosis with on and off back pain, I am waiting from hospital...

•2 years ago

Supplements

I am waiting to start zoledronic acid infusion, the way things are it will be a while and dental work, will it be ok to take supplements, like magnesium...

I am waiting to start zoledronic acid infusion, the way things are it will be ...

•2 years ago

Weight training with osteoporosis

Hi,I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis, it is classed as severe,I am waiting for the hospital to get in touch regards medication, but in the...

Hi,I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis, it is classed as severe,I a...

•2 years ago

Support over the festive season

Over the festive period, the forum won’t be monitored as closely as normal. Our Royal Osteoporosis Society helpline is close for the holiday 5.00pm on Friday...

Over the festive period, the forum won’t be monitored as closely as normal. Our ...

Partner•2 years ago

Update re Forsteo funding stopped.

Dear Friends, At last after a very worrying couple of weeks, Margaret has the result that sadly we’ve had to fight for. We have had wonderful assistance from...

Dear Friends, At last after a very worrying couple of weeks, Margaret has the r...

•2 years ago

Financial help and osteoporosis│#BoneMatters

In this #BoneMatters session we’ve teamed up with the benefits experts at T2Us. David Samson discusses the financial help available for people living with...

In this #BoneMatters session we’ve teamed up with the benefits experts at T2Us. ...

Partner•2 years ago

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DEXA results worse, trialling HRT

Had my first DEXA scan 2 years ago at 48 due to family history of osteoporosis. I have no other risk factors. Scan showed osteopenia in my hips (overall -1.7)...

Had my first DEXA scan 2 years ago at 48 due to family history of osteoporosis. ...

•2 years ago

Bone density improvement

After several years of investigations, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in August 2020. My t scores were -2.7 in my hip and -2.4 in my Lumber spine. I was...

After several years of investigations, I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in Augu...

•2 years ago

ZOLEDRONIC ACID CRIPPLING EFFECTS

Six weeks out after infusion of Zoledronic Acid, I am still suffering what may become permanent diaphragm paralysis, pushed up against and nearly collapsing my...

Six weeks out after infusion of Zoledronic Acid, I am still suffering what may b...

•2 years ago

(PART 5) Update re Forsteo suddenly stopped.

Dear friends, After several ‘phone calls over the past few days, we are hopefully starting to make some slow progress. Thank you all, for your kind advice...

Dear friends, After several ‘phone calls over the past few days, we are hopefu...

•2 years ago

osteoporosis No!

got 3 spontaneous fractures 2 thoracic t 8 t10 and 1 C5. My bone scan of lumber spine was normal. Lost 4 inches in height huge belly & dowager hump. Plain...

got 3 spontaneous fractures 2 thoracic t 8 t10 and 1 C5. My bone scan of lumbe...

•2 years ago

osteoporosis No!

got 3 spontaneous fractures 2 thoracic t 8 t10 and 1 C5. My bone scan of lumber spine was normal. Lost 4 inches in height huge belly & dowager hump. Plain...

got 3 spontaneous fractures 2 thoracic t 8 t10 and 1 C5. My bone scan of lumbe...

•2 years ago

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Referred pain from back

I have had fractures a couple of years ago at L1, L3 and L5 (as well as T10, T11, T12. Two years ago, when I got out of bed I had severe pain and then 2 years...

I have had fractures a couple of years ago at L1, L3 and L5 (as well as T10, T11...

•2 years ago

Help our communications team - Tips to manage during the festive season

Our communications team are writing a blog for the ROS website about living well with osteoporosis over Christmas, to be published mid-December. Do you have...

Our communications team are writing a blog for the ROS website about living well...

Partner•2 years ago

clothes for kyphosis….

I absolutely hate shopping for clothes. After several spinal fractures and a loss of 4 inches in height I have kyphosis and the dreaded osteo tummy. Finding...

I absolutely hate shopping for clothes. After several spinal fractures and a los...

•2 years ago

Calcium absorption blockers

I was trying to add calcium to my diet, and came across a website that said certain foods block calcium absorption. When I saw that, I tried to find other...

I was trying to add calcium to my diet, and came across a website that said cert...

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•2 years ago

(Part 5) Funding for Forsteo suddenly stopped!

Dear Friends, Posting on behalf of my wife Margaret following another 11 very difficult months of her taking Forsteo We will share anything that might be...

Dear Friends, Posting on behalf of my wife Margaret following another 11 very d...

•2 years ago

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