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Biophosphates drugs and holistic route

I have a compressed lumber fracture T10, now told about taking biphosphates. I have joined the Save the Bone programme, can this help and avoid the drugs. I...

I have a compressed lumber fracture T10, now told about taking biphosphates. I h...

Topsyandturvey_99

•A few seconds ago

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natural treatments

I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis early this year and am trying to find a treatment that is natural and effective to help alongside the Vitamin D3 that...

I was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis early this year and am trying to find a...

Balletrose

•24 hours ago

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Is their anyway I can increase my height at the age of 19!?

Hello I am 19 yr girl and currently suffering alot because of my height. Actually I'm just 4'11 and I'm very conscious about my outer look and i know that once...

Hello I am 19 yr girl and currently suffering alot because of my height. Actuall...

Diya990

•1 day ago

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Osteopenia

In 2022, following my first appt with an Endo since having my thyroid removed in 1981 as new GP surgery after moving house decided to lower my levo + was so...

In 2022, following my first appt with an Endo since having my thyroid removed in...

Lottyplum

•1 day ago

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World Osteoporosis Day October 20th 2024 - Spread the word!

Hi everyone, Did you know that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 will break a bone due to poor bone health? This World Osteoporosis Day (20 October)...

Hi everyone, Did you know that 1 in 2 women and 1 in 5 men over 50 will break ...

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Partner•1 day ago

Any other men in their 50's out there with osteoporosis?

Hi, I'm a 54 year old man, and relatively fit. I've always had quite an active life with outdoor rowing and cycling a mainstay. A couple of months ago I was...

Hi, I'm a 54 year old man, and relatively fit. I've always had quite an active l...

Edbardo123

•2 days ago

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What happens to our bones if we stop taking AA for a year.

Does someone can tell if the annual decrease rate of bone loss will be faster if we stop taking AA? I mean, faster than would be if we did not take...

Does someone can tell if the annual decrease rate of bone loss will be faster i...

Verauk

•2 days ago

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Amitriptyline

Hi all. I have been suggested Amitriptyline by my pharmacist as GP won't prescribe anything other than an extra strength acetaminophen. I have PMR, severe...

Hi all. I have been suggested Amitriptyline by my pharmacist as GP won't prescri...

Missus835

•2 days ago

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Erosion of esophagus

I have been taking "Alendronic Acid 70mg" once a week for the last year - I started to have a burning sensation in my esophagus, - so went to check it out...

I have been taking "Alendronic Acid 70mg" once a week for the last year - I st...

Soaylady74

•3 days ago

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Root Cause Protocol

Has anyone heard anything about the Root Cause Protocol for osteoporosis? It has you stop taking calcium supplements and Vitamin D and instead getting these...

Has anyone heard anything about the Root Cause Protocol for osteoporosis? It has...

motherofmany

•4 days ago

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marodyne low impact vibration plates

been reading what Margaret Martin thinks about vibration plates and that they help,but they cost a fortune, anyone on here use them

been reading what Margaret Martin thinks about vibration plates and that they he...

Radars

•4 days ago

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calcium supplements

I have tried to get my calcium intake through foods. This article may confirm that approach. Studies are not carved in stone but they do tend to throw up red...

I have tried to get my calcium intake through foods. This article may confirm th...

HealthELiving

•4 days ago

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Any ideas as to why I'm experiencing numbness and tingling in my back?

Hi, My issues have been going on for a year+ with no answers yet. Short synopsis I was in a&e for 3 days because of a foot injury. I was doing foot...

Hi, My issues have been going on for a year+ with no answers yet. Short synops...

K_001

•6 days ago

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First Post

Hello everyone. Due to being diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rhuumatica (pmr) in June of this year I was sent for a dexa scan the results are back and have GP...

Hello everyone. Due to being diagnosed with Polymyalgia Rhuumatica (pmr) in J...

Kindlreader

•8 days ago

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Have you had your say?

Hi everyone, If you haven't already completed our survey, we would love to hear your thoughts! We're looking into ways we can make the most out of the...

Hi everyone, If you haven't already completed our survey, we would love to he...

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Partner•8 days ago

Newbie - recent spinal fractures

Hi I suffered spinal fractures over 18 months ago but they weren't diagnosed until about 6 months ago by x-rays, I kept being told it was just muscular. The...

Hi I suffered spinal fractures over 18 months ago but they weren't diagnosed unt...

tangocharlie

•8 days ago

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spinomed brace for posture

Has anyone used a spinomed brace for posture?

mollysuki

•9 days ago

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Shall we take osteo medicine for how long

Dear all, As I have said before I have start taking Risedronate last June. As I´m only 68 😂, I wonder what shall I take after or nor take, as we know that AA...

Dear all, As I have said before I have start taking Risedronate last June. As I...

Verauk

•9 days ago

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my story

Hello I’ve just joined this group . My story is after having back pain for years . I was eventually sent for a scan which showed I had multiple fractures on...

Hello I’ve just joined this group . My story is after having back pain for year...

Motown_1960

•10 days ago

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new to this

hi I’m 46 and have some fractures in my spine I had a series of strokes about 2 years ago and am partially sighted I have been told that I have an SD of...

hi I’m 46 and have some fractures in my spine I had a series of strokes about ...

KieranB

•10 days ago

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Coming to terms with osteoporosis at 38yrs old

I've been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in the hips and spine and it's really hit me hard (mentally). I've not yet started my meds (i was diagnosed a year...

I've been diagnosed with severe osteoporosis in the hips and spine and it's real...

Throwmeabone

•10 days ago

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pillow talk

I have recently joined. I’d be interested in reading about suitable pillows for a person with past spinal fractures

I have recently joined. I’d be interested in reading about suitable pillows for ...

BlueMahoe

•10 days ago

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Latest #Bone Matters - Prostate cancer treatments and osteoporosis

Hi everyone, We just wanted to share our latest Bone Matters video with you all. Thank you to the wonderful members who have shared the video so far. This...

Hi everyone, We just wanted to share our latest Bone Matters video with you al...

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Partner•10 days ago

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Binosto query

I've been taking Binosto (effervescent alendronic) for 3 months as I have swallowing issues. But I'm not sure that I'm happy with it. Has anyone else queried...

I've been taking Binosto (effervescent alendronic) for 3 months as I have swallo...

PoppyPaddler

•10 days ago

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Weight loss

I've lost some weight since my fracture and believe my poorer appetite to is due to my increased stoop (ugh!) and stomach feeling squashed. Does anyone else...

I've lost some weight since my fracture and believe my poorer appetite to is due...

IngletonCartmel

•12 days ago

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Nordic Walking

Hello, I've read that Nordic Walking has benefits for those suffering from osteoporosis? I'd be interested to know if this has been researched or if any...

Hello, I've read that Nordic Walking has benefits for those suffering from ost...

Fractious

•12 days ago

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flu and Covid vaccine

had my flu and Covid vaccine on same day having a bad reaction

HappyL

•13 days ago

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Vibration Treatment To Improve Bone Density

Hi all I read recently about vibration treatment being good for building bone density and by shear chance noticed one of these machines at the Gym I go to....

Hi all I read recently about vibration treatment being good for building bone d...

Mongoose59

•13 days ago

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Balance and recent falls

Last December 23 I was on a trip with the U3A to Rochester, Kent with friends, and I was standing outside a shop and suddenly my balance 'went' and I...

Last December 23 I was on a trip with the U3A to Rochester, Kent with friends...

sootywooltime

•15 days ago

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dexa scan waiting times

Waiting times Dexa scan I would simply like to know why in my region - Grampian NHS, Scotland - waiting time for a DEXA scan runs into years. I hoped to...

Waiting times Dexa scan I would simply like to know why in my region - Grampi...

Betula-birch

•15 days ago

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Posts - Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Bone Health and Osteoporosis UK

All posts for October 2024

Biophosphates drugs and holistic route

natural treatments

Is their anyway I can increase my height at the age of 19!?

Osteopenia

World Osteoporosis Day October 20th 2024 - Spread the word!

Any other men in their 50's out there with osteoporosis?

What happens to our bones if we stop taking AA for a year.

Amitriptyline

Erosion of esophagus

Root Cause Protocol

marodyne low impact vibration plates

calcium supplements

Any ideas as to why I'm experiencing numbness and tingling in my back?

First Post

Have you had your say?

Newbie - recent spinal fractures

spinomed brace for posture

Shall we take osteo medicine for how long

my story

new to this

Coming to terms with osteoporosis at 38yrs old

pillow talk

Latest #Bone Matters - Prostate cancer treatments and osteoporosis

Binosto query

Weight loss

Nordic Walking

flu and Covid vaccine

Vibration Treatment To Improve Bone Density

Balance and recent falls

dexa scan waiting times

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