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Dexa versus REMS scan

An interesting read. I am looking forward to my second REMS scan in November this year....

An interesting read. I am looking forward to my second REMS scan in November thi...

Kaarina

•11 months ago

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Told that I can’t have Zoledronic Acid.

Dear friends, I am finishing 2 years of Forsteo at the end of July. In preparation for the possibility of having ZA Infusion as follow on treatment, I have...

Dear friends, I am finishing 2 years of Forsteo at the end of July. In prepara...

Angelicspirit

•11 months ago

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bone scan not dexa

I need to have bone scan due to on going back pain. Do o need to up prednisone for this as I will be having injection of radioactive material. Thanks janet

I need to have bone scan due to on going back pain. Do o need to up prednisone f...

Uglow

•11 months ago

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Vascular necrosis of both hip's

I see the surgeon today after 4 cancellations I've got to have a MRI scan to see if they're going to drill into feromral head's to relieve pressure or there...

I see the surgeon today after 4 cancellations I've got to have a MRI scan to see...

Hidden

•11 months ago

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Naproxen Vs ibuprofen

I've got a chronic pain in my hand which flairs up at night. I've had one operation on it already but had no success but a 2nd consultant has suggested another...

I've got a chronic pain in my hand which flairs up at night. I've had one operat...

Amanfromtheuk

•11 months ago

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zoledronic acid infusion

hi everyone. I’ve been on here before but now I am really stressing out. Just over a year ago I incurred 4 vertebrae fractures, incredibly painful, but I...

hi everyone. I’ve been on here before but now I am really stressing out. Just...

Errp82

•11 months ago

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new Ostopenia diagnosis -64 yr old active , now worried for fracture

Hi all - just freshly informed by GP that I have Osteopenia. Great. Not great. doing so much reading and researching there is a lot of info to get thru. Have...

Hi all - just freshly informed by GP that I have Osteopenia. Great. Not great. d...

Lunalinc

•11 months ago

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Nutritional Therapist BANT and CNHC registered

...with a particular focus on bone strengthening precipitated by my own journey with hyperparathyroidism and low bone mass.

...with a particular focus on bone strengthening precipitated by my own journey ...

CatharineTE

•11 months ago

1 Reply

Warning signs?

I have osteopenia and decided that life goes on and that I need to do what I enjoy, so I hike and go to the gym and swim in the sea. I have read with...

I have osteopenia and decided that life goes on and that I need to do what I enj...

Immelman

•11 months ago

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Medication

Hi I've just been told after a Dexa scan that I have osteoporosis and that I will need treatment I'm not sure how bad it is as I am waiting for an appointment...

Hi I've just been told after a Dexa scan that I have osteoporosis and that I wil...

mully

•11 months ago

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Constipation, Osteopaenia and Calcium

Hi, I have had osteopaenia for years, currently taking Calcium, magnesuim bisglycinate, D3, Vit K2 (natto), Boron. I also suffer from chronic constipation and...

Hi, I have had osteopaenia for years, currently taking Calcium, magnesuim bisgly...

Exbury1905

•11 months ago

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alcohol and osteoporosis

hi,would it be ok to have a couple of glasses of red wine now and again ,I have recently had zoledronic infusion, 2 days later diagnosed with a uti infection,...

hi,would it be ok to have a couple of glasses of red wine now and again ,I have ...

Radars

•11 months ago

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Knee Pain

In the last few days I have been getting terrible knee pain (even when just standing) and I am worried it is linked with osteoporosis as I can't think what...

In the last few days I have been getting terrible knee pain (even when just stan...

Houseelf

•1 year ago

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Mayhem

osteoporosis

Jillsta_fab

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Disappointing news

Hello, I was first informed I had Osteoporosis 8 years ago after a Dexa at age 63. I was prescribed a few years of Alendronic Acid, and Adcal which I still...

Hello, I was first informed I had Osteoporosis 8 years ago after a Dexa at age 6...

Raisemeup

•1 year ago

22 Replies

pain in back

my biggest problem is the pain whilst walking. I have polymyalgia too but don’t think it’s this. It’s taking over my life I cry most days now. I want...

my biggest problem is the pain whilst walking. I have polymyalgia too but don’t ...

Uglow

•1 year ago

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zoledronic acid and constipation

does anyone know whats the best thing for constipation after having zoledronic acid infusion, I am eating a lot of Fibre but it's not doing any good.

does anyone know whats the best thing for constipation after having zoledronic a...

Radars

•1 year ago

40 Replies

New treatment guidelines

Hi. Just been reading the new US guidelines for osteoporosis/osteopenia. I am in the Uk so probably different here. But what struck me was this extract "For...

Hi. Just been reading the new US guidelines for osteoporosis/osteopenia. I am in...

Mo51

•1 year ago

17 Replies

2 yrs of Tymlos

now what?

BaileyGracie1

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Is DEXA scan results reliable?

Hi All, I did a DEXA scan last year and found my Z score over my spine has improved considerably. I'm still confused if I should go for DEXA scan this year....

Hi All, I did a DEXA scan last year and found my Z score over my spine has impr...

barani19

•1 year ago

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magnesium glycinate

does anyone know a safe dosage for magnesium glycinate, I take a ppi every day,

Radars

•1 year ago

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Understanding family history, osteoporosis and bone health #BoneMatters

Professor Stuart Ralston discusses the role of family history and genetics in increasing the risk of osteoporosis and fractures. https://youtu.be/VXOEPVtVl5A...

Professor Stuart Ralston discusses the role of family history and genetics in in...

ROSModerator

Partner•1 year ago

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Forsteo ending, Zoledronic acid is next.

Dear friends, Once again I’m going to ask some questions on behalf of my dear wife. If you can share your experiences or give advice, we would be most...

Dear friends, Once again I’m going to ask some questions on behalf of my dear wi...

Angelicspirit

•1 year ago

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Accuracy of. Dexa Scan Score

I realised when I had my last dexa scans that my height was not recorded accurately! Almost 2 inches less than I actually am. This was confirmed at my GP. Does...

I realised when I had my last dexa scans that my height was not recorded accurat...

Frodoles

•1 year ago

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urinary trac infection

Is there anyone else who got a uti after zoledronic acid infusion or similar.

Radars

•1 year ago

3 Replies

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Dexa versus REMS scan

Told that I can’t have Zoledronic Acid.

bone scan not dexa

Vascular necrosis of both hip's

Naproxen Vs ibuprofen

zoledronic acid infusion

new Ostopenia diagnosis -64 yr old active , now worried for fracture

Nutritional Therapist BANT and CNHC registered

Warning signs?

Medication

Constipation, Osteopaenia and Calcium

alcohol and osteoporosis

Knee Pain

Mayhem

Disappointing news

pain in back

zoledronic acid and constipation

New treatment guidelines

2 yrs of Tymlos

Is DEXA scan results reliable?

magnesium glycinate

Understanding family history, osteoporosis and bone health #BoneMatters

Forsteo ending, Zoledronic acid is next.

Accuracy of. Dexa Scan Score

urinary trac infection

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