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Have you experienced over-exercising as a dancer which has lead to osteoporosis?

We are currently writing an article for our members’ magazine, Osteoporosis News, about over-exercise, (with a specific focus on dance), as a risk factor for...

We are currently writing an article for our members’ magazine, Osteoporosis News...

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pmr/ GCA plus Af 🤷🏽‍♂️

it’s a mine feild second time with pmr much worse than first. Af they seam sure ,but my simtoms are very much out of breath weak don’t feel heart...

it’s a mine feild second time with pmr much worse than first. Af they s...

•2 years ago

Constant coccyx and sacrum pain

hi, I have had pain in my tailbone and sacrum on and off for the last 8 months. For the last 2 weeks, the pain has been constant, it goes from achy, to sharp...

hi, I have had pain in my tailbone and sacrum on and off for the last 8 months...

•2 years ago

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TBS adjusted T value

My DEXA scan was complemented by TBS (Trabecular Bone Score). TBS is a software which measures the bone quality (while DEXA measures the bone density). My...

My DEXA scan was complemented by TBS (Trabecular Bone Score). TBS is a software ...

•2 years ago

Anyone have experience with pars defects?

•2 years ago

weight gain drinks

anyone ever use weight gain drinks because I am only 8st,also I have no testosterone it has not recovered since finishing my treatment for locally advanced...

anyone ever use weight gain drinks because I am only 8st,also I have no testost...

•2 years ago

zoledronic acid and creatine

I am shortly to have zoledronic acid infusion, I have been taking creatine monohydrate for about 2 weeks to try and put some weight on,does anyone know if...

I am shortly to have zoledronic acid infusion, I have been taking creatine mono...

•2 years ago

Faulty Bone Scan

I was diagnosed with 31% bone loss in 2 years. After pursuing multiple specialist appointments. I ended up at a bone clinic. After a few questions the doc...

I was diagnosed with 31% bone loss in 2 years. After pursuing multiple specialis...

•2 years ago

Does anyone have experience with alternatives to Fosamax? And what side effects do these other treatments bring?

Bone health, keeping myself active and healthy with osteoporosis.

Bone health, keeping myself active and healthy with osteoporosis.

•2 years ago

Adcal needs D3

Thanks to all re above. I finally got to speak to Rx chemist, agreed should have D3 too, after all this time being on just calcium, so changed my meds. Seems...

Thanks to all re above. I finally got to speak to Rx chemist, agreed should have...

•2 years ago

creatine monohydrate for bones

I have been reading regarding creatine monohydrate is good for bones so I have been taking 5mg for a week now,plus I'm trying to put some weight on,I will be...

I have been reading regarding creatine monohydrate is good for bones so I have b...

•2 years ago

How long should I stay on AA

I have been taking Alendronic Acid with no problems at all for 2.5 years. How long should one normally stay on this drug and should I be asking for another...

I have been taking Alendronic Acid with no problems at all for 2.5 years. How l...

•2 years ago

alendronic acid

hello . This is my first post although I have been reading posts .I have fairly severe osteoporosis with T scores of - 3.7 in my spine and -3.3 in my hips. I...

hello . This is my first post although I have been reading posts .I have fairly ...

•2 years ago

zoledronic acid infusion

how do they do the infusion do they stick a needle in your arm.

how do they do the infusion do they stick a needle in your arm.

•2 years ago

severe osteoporosis

which are the best exercises to strengthen core muscles for severe osteoporosis.

which are the best exercises to strengthen core muscles for severe osteoporos...

•2 years ago

First dose of AA

I took first dose (70g) and 48 hours later can hardly walk with acute rib, hip and chest pain. Cant believe how debilitated I am and the pain is intense, does...

I took first dose (70g) and 48 hours later can hardly walk with acute rib, hip a...

•2 years ago

fractures

does everyone with severe osteoporosis have fractures, I get backache after doing every day things like house work does it mean I have had a fracture, I have...

does everyone with severe osteoporosis have fractures, I get backache after doin...

•2 years ago

Should I be concerned?

These are latest blood tests results. These particular ones have consistently over the last few years been high and one low. I’d be interested in your...

These are latest blood tests results. These particular ones have consistently ov...

•2 years ago

zoledronic acid infusion

I will shortly be having zoledronic acid, is there anything I need to do beforehand, for my severe osteoporosis.

I will shortly be having zoledronic acid, is there anything I need to do beforeh...

•2 years ago

Am I getting enough calcium and should I take a supplement

I’ve done the osteoporosis.com check and it says I don’t. However, blood tests report I do get enough. Doctors have never mentioned I have a lack of calcium....

I’ve done the osteoporosis.com check and it says I don’t. However, blood tests r...

•2 years ago

exercises with severe osteoporosis

I get back pain when I do exercises will it still be ok to do pressups.

I get back pain when I do exercises will it still be ok to do pressups.

•2 years ago

biconcave

My DXA says "Further interval fracturing is also seen within T11 which now has a biconcave appearance with a small fracture only to the superior end plate on...

My DXA says "Further interval fracturing is also seen within T11 which now has ...

•2 years ago

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has anyone tried vibration therapy?

i wondered if anyone had given vibration therapy a go and had good results? 72yo with crumbling bones. Recently taken off meds- just felt sick all the time......

i wondered if anyone had given vibration therapy a go and had good results? 72y...

•2 years ago

testosterone and osteoporosis

I have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis caused by my testosterone has not recovered since finishing my treatment for prostate cancer in 2016,what's the...

I have been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis caused by my testosterone has not...

•2 years ago

Does osteoporosis hurt

The reason I'm asking is because all my joints hurt and shin bones as well.

The reason I'm asking is because all my joints hurt and shin bones as well.

•2 years ago

Osteonecrosis and spinal stenosis

I was told by my GP my x-ray results show thinning of the bones, I already have avascular necrosis of both hips and I'm getting a lot of groin and muscle...

I was told by my GP my x-ray results show thinning of the bones, I already have ...

•2 years ago

high blood pressure

I have just taken my blood pressure and found it to be high,140/63 and found out it is linked to severe osteoporosis, luckily I have a gp appointment on...

I have just taken my blood pressure and found it to be high,140/63 and found out...

•2 years ago

Dexa score

I am 70 yrs old and recently had a bone scan,and was wondering if someone could tell me what my score means??I just dont understand the charts. results are...

I am 70 yrs old and recently had a bone scan,and was wondering if someone could ...

•2 years ago

Exercise query

Hi and Happy New Year to you all ! I'm just after a little advise. This morning I had an Osteoporosis consultation. I haven't been able to tolerate AA,...

Hi and Happy New Year to you all ! I'm just after a little advise. This morning...

•2 years ago

Vitamin K advice

I’m looking to take Vit K (I think it is) to help with my osteoporosis. Where is best to get it from and optimal dose please. I’m in the U.K. I don’t take...

I’m looking to take Vit K (I think it is) to help with my osteoporosis. Where i...

•2 years ago

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