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prolia and muscle mass

has anyone on prolia noticed any increase in muscle mass because I have no testosterone due to it not recovering after rt/ht and now have osteosarcopenia.

has anyone on prolia noticed any increase in muscle mass because I have no testo...

Radars

•4 months ago

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The latest news (part 2)

Dear Friends, I cannot believe that I’m writing this but after so many setbacks we have shared with you, Margaret’s lack of treatment is continuing and as...

Dear Friends, I cannot believe that I’m writing this but after so many setbacks...

Angelicspirit

•4 months ago

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boswella

is there anyone here using boswella for joint pain.

Radars

•4 months ago

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Low Ferritin

Have tested low (below ref range) twice on Evenity, has anyone else had their ferritin tested whilst on a bone drug and seen low ferritin? I have read calcium...

Have tested low (below ref range) twice on Evenity, has anyone else had their fe...

cmoc

•4 months ago

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After Evenity

I finished 11 months of Evenity and went onto very low dose Actonel (5 mg x 2 a week) which caused non stop bad migraine and achiness and aching teeth, I came...

I finished 11 months of Evenity and went onto very low dose Actonel (5 mg x 2 a ...

cmoc

•4 months ago

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Refractures, would this cause major sciatica, unable to walk?

About 10 days ago I awoke with extreme pain in my left ischia ( seat bone) like a sharp knife, this travelled down outside of thigh to agony when I put weight...

About 10 days ago I awoke with extreme pain in my left ischia ( seat bone) like ...

fraid

•4 months ago

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zoledronic acid infusion

I had my second infusion of zoledronic acid on the 25th April and I must say it seems to be helping I am not getting as much back pain, I know that they don't...

I had my second infusion of zoledronic acid on the 25th April and I must say it ...

Radars

•4 months ago

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Blood Tests to show if Calcium is being absorbed into the bones and not elsewhere....

Does anyone know if there's blood test than can tell if the calcium supplements are in fact going to the right place ( the bones) and not being absorbed into...

Does anyone know if there's blood test than can tell if the calcium supplements ...

Cheerleader123

•5 months ago

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Have "buggered chest" from mixture of Pectus Carinatum and long term epileptic seizures, nasty mixture, but heart okay, breathing painful!

I know I have mentioned this before on this site, but mid sternum [lot of damage] hurts like hell! Other than tiger balm, smells good, movement is restricted,...

I know I have mentioned this before on this site, but mid sternum [lot of damage...

Adlon57

•5 months ago

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Decapeptyl SR and the side effects with other medications, which has caused such bad rib cage structure effects?

I have pectus carinatum/pigeon chest from when aged 10 left over from meningitis, I also have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, not a good mixture, as such have...

I have pectus carinatum/pigeon chest from when aged 10 left over from meningitis...

Adlon57

•5 months ago

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Movymia ( Teriparatide)

Hi, if anyone has been or is being treated with teriparatide brand Movymia I would love to hear your experience of how you use it and how you got on with it....

Hi, if anyone has been or is being treated with teriparatide brand Movymia I wou...

Sunseaandsand

•5 months ago

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Dexa Scan

Hello Everyone, I am currently on the waiting list to see another endocrinologist as I have hypocalemia and PTH insufficiency (hypoPARAthyroidism non...

Hello Everyone, I am currently on the waiting list to see another endocrinolo...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Taking calci-d

This may be a silly question - the instructions for taking calci-d say to take with the evening meal. Does this mean before, during or after the evening...

This may be a silly question - the instructions for taking calci-d say to tak...

Linusit

•5 months ago

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denosumab

my doctor is talking about putting me on denosumab as a next step after Risedronate. I would like to hear of anyone’s experience of having this drug. My Dexa...

my doctor is talking about putting me on denosumab as a next step after Risedron...

Bett50

•5 months ago

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Hyperparathyroidism and Bones

I had primary hyperthyroidism in 2014 with two adenomas removed. It's been a long time since I've had my PTH level checked. I was reading that you should have...

I had primary hyperthyroidism in 2014 with two adenomas removed. It's been a lon...

Capan24

•5 months ago

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Gabapentin

Has anyone taking Gabapentin suffered with Tinnitus since taking it. It is listed as a side effect but dies it go away if Gabapentin is stopped

Has anyone taking Gabapentin suffered with Tinnitus since taking it. It is liste...

nottowell

•5 months ago

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Side effects of Gabapentin

Has anyone ever had tinnitus while taking Gabapentin and does it stop if you leave the tablets off.

Has anyone ever had tinnitus while taking Gabapentin and does it stop if you lea...

nottowell

•5 months ago

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Vitamins to help bone healing

A recent broken wrist has led me to discover the importance of Vitamin C in bone health. Unsurprising really, as it's important for collagen formation. Here is...

A recent broken wrist has led me to discover the importance of Vitamin C in bone...

HeronNS

•5 months ago

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I asked ChatGPT about Fosamax. How does the medication Fosamax fake your DEXA score?

This was the reply. Fosamax (alendronate) is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. It works by inhibiting bone resorption,...

This was the reply. Fosamax (alendronate) is a bisphosphonate medication used ...

Capan24

•5 months ago

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magnesium

I have been taking vit D and K2 for a while now and have been told that I should be taking magnesium to help with the absorption , only not sure which one to...

I have been taking vit D and K2 for a while now and have been told that I should...

Lucy1578

•5 months ago

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brushing teeth after phenoxymethy penicillin solution

how long do you have to wait after having had oral phenoxymethy penicillin solution to brush your teeth after each dose.

how long do you have to wait after having had oral phenoxymethy penicillin solut...

Radars

•5 months ago

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Actonel low dose and side effects

I have just come off Evenity and trying low dose Actonel to keep the gains, (building up hopefully) but at the moment 10 mg a week. I am suffering zig zag...

I have just come off Evenity and trying low dose Actonel to keep the gains, (bui...

cmoc

•5 months ago

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Are you a carer? We need your help

The Royal Osteoporosis Society want to understand what it’s like being a carer to someone with osteoporosis so we can look at new ways to support you. If you,...

The Royal Osteoporosis Society want to understand what it’s like being a carer t...

ROSModerator

Partner•5 months ago

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One-Blue-Lady

I’m investigating Zoledronic acid injections, hospital asked me if I had any problems with teeth. It seems that if I had to have an extraction and the gum was...

I’m investigating Zoledronic acid injections, hospital asked me if I had any pro...

One-Blue-Lady

•5 months ago

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DEXA SCANS

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four years ago. I’m wondering if we should have more scans. I just read a post where...

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four ...

Mavary

•5 months ago

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post Teriparatide treatment

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next stage will be an injection every six months. Would anyone be able to tell me...

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next ...

Zumbablue

•5 months ago

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antibiotics and osteoporosis

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis worse.

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis wor...

Radars

•5 months ago

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hip Osteoarthritis and inguinal hernia

I have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my left hip and with inguinal hernia also in the left. I would like to know if the fact that my inguinal hernia...

I have been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis in my left hip and with inguinal hern...

Grandlover1

•5 months ago

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hip Osteoarthritis and subchondral sclerosis

I have been diagnosed with left hip Osteoarthritis with mild degenerative change in the left hip joint with some subchondral sclerosis in the superior aspect...

I have been diagnosed with left hip Osteoarthritis with mild degenerative change...

Grandlover1

•5 months ago

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Posts - Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK

All posts for June 2024

prolia and muscle mass

The latest news (part 2)

boswella

Low Ferritin

After Evenity

Refractures, would this cause major sciatica, unable to walk?

zoledronic acid infusion

Blood Tests to show if Calcium is being absorbed into the bones and not elsewhere....

Have "buggered chest" from mixture of Pectus Carinatum and long term epileptic seizures, nasty mixture, but heart okay, breathing painful!

Decapeptyl SR and the side effects with other medications, which has caused such bad rib cage structure effects?

Movymia ( Teriparatide)

Dexa Scan

Taking calci-d

denosumab

Hyperparathyroidism and Bones

Gabapentin

Side effects of Gabapentin

Vitamins to help bone healing

I asked ChatGPT about Fosamax. How does the medication Fosamax fake your DEXA score?

magnesium

brushing teeth after phenoxymethy penicillin solution

Actonel low dose and side effects

Are you a carer? We need your help

One-Blue-Lady

DEXA SCANS

post Teriparatide treatment

antibiotics and osteoporosis

hip Osteoarthritis and inguinal hernia

hip Osteoarthritis and subchondral sclerosis

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