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Vitamin D level

Hello, I am in the UK and the reference range here is 30 to 50 nmol/L as being adequate and above 50 as sufficient. I started 2 years ago at 30 and managed...

Hello, I am in the UK and the reference range here is 30 to 50 nmol/L as being ...

•1 year ago

weight loss and zoledronic acid

hi,I have been reading reports that zoledronic acid can cause weight loss, that's ok for people who want to lose weight, but not so good on us people who want...

hi,I have been reading reports that zoledronic acid can cause weight loss, that'...

•1 year ago

Osteoporosis treatment post transplant

I'm post Kidney Transplant with many problems, and one is Osteoporosis. My Endocrinologist wanted to put me on Reclast and I declined. Now, he wants to put me...

I'm post Kidney Transplant with many problems, and one is Osteoporosis. My Endoc...

•1 year ago

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Stopping Prolia

Has anyone taking Prolia switched to another osteoporosis medication in order to eventually stop medication all together. I understand stopping Prolia by...

Has anyone taking Prolia switched to another osteoporosis medication in order to...

•1 year ago

Barbara

I have osteoporosis and I took Fosamax for a while and then lost 6 teeth! I stopped taking it a while ago, but my back is giving me grief now. I am taking...

I have osteoporosis and I took Fosamax for a while and then lost 6 teeth! I sto...

•1 year ago

Blood tests, Evenity, Forteo etc.

What blood tests do you have taken while you are on Evenity, Forteo etc. and how often? Eg. Calcium, Vitamin D, Renal etc. Thanks

What blood tests do you have taken while you are on Evenity, Forteo etc. and how...

•1 year ago

canceling zoledronic acid infusion because of ppi use.

hi,I think I will be canceling my zoledronic acid infusion because of increased fracture with my use of lansoprazole 30mgs and not absorbing calcium with ppi,...

hi,I think I will be canceling my zoledronic acid infusion because of increased ...

•1 year ago

Calcium supplement before zoledronic acid infusion.

Hi,I am going for a zoledronic acid infusion on the 25th, the gp prescribed adcal with lemon chewable 1500,I have a hiatus hernia so not taking them,would I be...

Hi,I am going for a zoledronic acid infusion on the 25th, the gp prescribed adca...

•1 year ago

antibiotics and osteoporosis

hi,I have just started amoxicillin for blepharitis, 3×500mg a day, I go for my blood test next week prior to starting zoledronic acid infusion, will...

hi,I have just started amoxicillin for blepharitis, 3×500mg a day, I go for my b...

•1 year ago

ppis and zoledronic acid infusion

I am taking 30mgs of lansoprazole is it still OK to take it with zoledronic acid infusion along with my other supplements I take.

I am taking 30mgs of lansoprazole is it still OK to take it with zoledronic acid...

•1 year ago

supplements and zoledronic acid

I have been talking to a nurse at the royal osteoporosis society regarding supplements before I have my zoledronic acid infusion, and she said don't take...

I have been talking to a nurse at the royal osteoporosis society regarding suppl...

•1 year ago

Algae calcium supplements?

Looking for advice.Have the algae calcium increased your calcium level? What dose/brand do you take?If you also have thyroid problems has the iodine content...

Looking for advice.Have the algae calcium increased your calcium level? What dos...

•1 year ago

P1NP Blood test.

Dear friends, Saw my Rheumatologist last Monday to discuss treatment when I end Forsteo. After 15 spontaneous fractures since 2018, he’s decided to do a P1NP...

Dear friends, Saw my Rheumatologist last Monday to discuss treatment when I end...

•1 year ago

gerri rose

does anyone know if having a history of a vertebral fracture can affect the accuracy of a dexa score for the spine?

does anyone know if having a history of a vertebral fracture can affect the accu...

•1 year ago

bisphosphonates and dizziness

I started taking alendronate (70mg once a week) about 10 weeks ago. I was very dubious about it but did lots of research and ultimately decided to give it a go...

I started taking alendronate (70mg once a week) about 10 weeks ago. I was very d...

•1 year ago

HRT for Osteoporosis

Hi everyone, Has anyone in their 30s been put on HRT for their osteoporosis? If so, what are the benefits, risks and side effects? I'm not clear what it even...

Hi everyone, Has anyone in their 30s been put on HRT for their osteoporosis? If...

•1 year ago

radiotherapy and zoledronic acid

hi,does anyone know if you have had radiotherapy is it safe to have zoledronic acid infusion, I have read that you should not have zoledronic acid if you have...

hi,does anyone know if you have had radiotherapy is it safe to have zoledronic a...

•1 year ago

Hip Fracture - Recovering from a broken hip | #BoneMatters

In this recorded discussion, Orthogeriatrician Professor Celia Gregson and physiotherapist Dr Katie Sheehan describe hip fracture, the links with osteoporosis,...

In this recorded discussion, Orthogeriatrician Professor Celia Gregson and physi...

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