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atorvastatin and paracetamol

I have started getting sharp pains at bottom right side of my back don't know if it's my spine or I have a strain,I am on 10mg of atorvastatin can I take...

I have started getting sharp pains at bottom right side of my back don't know if...

Radars

•2 months ago

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica

I'm in a bit of a quandary about PMR. My physiotherapist was treating me for hip pain and said he thought I had PMR as I wasn't responding to treatment. My...

I'm in a bit of a quandary about PMR. My physiotherapist was treating me for hi...

Lopera

•2 months ago

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HRT for bones ??

I am 74 and just started with HRT in the hope they will help my bones in the future. Not a quick fix but worth a try for me. Good luck .

I am 74 and just started with HRT in the hope they will help my bones in the fut...

LoveEros

•2 months ago

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HYPERPARATHYDROIDISM

Hi can you tell me would a thyroid test show if you had Hyperparathyroidism or is this a separate test altogether.

Hi can you tell me would a thyroid test show if you had Hyperparathyroidism or i...

Yumnut

•2 months ago

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Underwear

I wonder if anyone has a similar problem to me. I have several spinal fractures and cervical stenosis. I have lost over four inches in height am very bent...

I wonder if anyone has a similar problem to me. I have several spinal fractures...

Paininneck

•2 months ago

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Thoracic pains

I'm currently getting what I can only describe as little jaggy pains from my upper back down to waist area. Lying down with heat helps a bit, but it's really...

I'm currently getting what I can only describe as little jaggy pains from my upp...

Sleeplessinlife

•2 months ago

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HRT advice and suggestions wanted please

I'm convinced HRT is worth a try for me to help protect my bones and possibly other things even at my age, so want to go and have an intelligent conversation...

I'm convinced HRT is worth a try for me to help protect my bones and possibly ot...

tangocharlie

•2 months ago

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Decision Time about bone drugs

My DEXA scan earlier this month has left me very depressed and anxious. T scores hip -2.9 (neck 3.1), spine -3.9 (L1to L4 -3.2, -3.6, -4, -4.3). I have been...

My DEXA scan earlier this month has left me very depressed and anxious. T scores...

FleetRose

•2 months ago

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Which doctor to see for Osteoporosis?

My OBGYN did a DEXA scan and determined I have osteoporosis in my hip. She said to see an endocrinologist. I am finding two types of endocrinologists… one is...

My OBGYN did a DEXA scan and determined I have osteoporosis in my hip. She said ...

Sheena2020

•2 months ago

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Zoledrolic acid and constipation

Calmlake

•2 months ago

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Taking Fosamax for the 2nd time?

I took a course of Foxamax for about 10 years from 2003 - 2013 without any side effects. Had no meds until 2020 when I had 1 Prolia injection which gave me...

I took a course of Foxamax for about 10 years from 2003 - 2013 without any side ...

Agho

•2 months ago

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Oxalates and Calcium Absorption

Hi! I am trying to eat calcium rich foods for my osteoporosis. I read that many foods that contain calcium also contain oxalates, which inhibit calcium...

Hi! I am trying to eat calcium rich foods for my osteoporosis. I read that man...

Sheena2020

•2 months ago

1 Reply

Terrosa teriparatide injections

Can you have a week's break from the injections to go on holiday?

Craftypainter

•2 months ago

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Gabapentin and Tramadol

Anyone on gabapentin for extreme pain in back re fractures, unbearable muscle and rib cage spasms? As gabapentin not working enough went from 3 x 300 mg to 6x...

Anyone on gabapentin for extreme pain in back re fractures, unbearable muscle an...

fraid

•2 months ago

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Prolia side effects

I had my first Prolia injection on 21 October. It made my osteoarthritis hugely worse - especially the OA pain that was so bad that I reached for...

I had my first Prolia injection on 21 October. It made my osteoarthritis hugely...

Teriparatide2024

•2 months ago

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urine sample for previous raised acr

I have to give a 2nd urine sample tomorrow for previous raised acr can I do it any time of the day, they say first thing in the morning, but I can't because I...

I have to give a 2nd urine sample tomorrow for previous raised acr can I do it a...

Radars

•2 months ago

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urine sample

I am giving a urine sample on Monday, but the problem is I already get up 4xnightly for a pee, so how can I do it because you are supposed to do it when you...

I am giving a urine sample on Monday, but the problem is I already get up 4xnigh...

Radars

•2 months ago

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Restless legs and back spasms

I spent most of Thursday night walking around the house downstairs. I couldn't stay still in bed, it was a weird sensation but I just had to keep moving, then...

I spent most of Thursday night walking around the house downstairs. I couldn't ...

CinnamonRose

•2 months ago

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prolia injection

hello. I’ve recently had a prolia injection and I read the leaflet and one of the more common side effects are headaches. I have had a headache daily for the...

hello. I’ve recently had a prolia injection and I read the leaflet and one of th...

Blue-skies

•2 months ago

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L5 Vertebrae

Hi, another newcomer. I am an 81 year old male and have suffered a few crushed vertebrae in earlier years caused by osteoporosis. This time though it seems...

Hi, another newcomer. I am an 81 year old male and have suffered a few crushed v...

Hindas

•2 months ago

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new to group, advice please

Hi everyone, I’m new to this online group. I have been diagnosed with Osteoporosis with the following scores: Lumber Spine -4.3 and Total Hip -3.2 I was...

Hi everyone, I’m new to this online group. I have been diagnosed with Osteoporos...

TwentiesGirl

•2 months ago

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Allergic Reaction to Osteoporosis Meds

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor prescribed Boniva (Ibandronate sodium tablets) once a month, and told me to eat calcium rich foods...

I have recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis. My doctor prescribed Boniva (I...

Sheena2020

•2 months ago

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Golf and Osteoporosis

I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis in the spine. I am a keen golfer. There seems to be conflicting information online as to whether golf should be...

I have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis in the spine. I am a keen golfer. T...

WilfMilly

•2 months ago

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osteoporosis medication

Hi everyone. Please I want to ask does anyone tried Binosto soluble once a week ? And what’s the main side effect of this medicine ? Thank you so much.

Hi everyone. Please I want to ask does anyone tried Binosto soluble once a w...

Raneena

•2 months ago

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antistamines and urine sample

does anyone know if antistamines effect the results of a urine sample, according to Dr Google they do,

does anyone know if antistamines effect the results of a urine sample, according...

Radars

•2 months ago

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2nd urine sample

I have to give a 2nd urine sample tomorrow as the first one 5wks ago showed some protein in my urine, they say the best time is in the morning the first pee of...

I have to give a 2nd urine sample tomorrow as the first one 5wks ago showed some...

Radars

•2 months ago

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Compression of abdomen

Hi everyone, I have had 6 spinal compression fractures and now I'm finding it hard to deal with the downward pressure on my abdomen. It is so uncomfortable...

Hi everyone, I have had 6 spinal compression fractures and now I'm finding it ha...

Lopera

•2 months ago

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statins and food

I have been reading elsewhere that you should not eat potassium rich foods while on atorvastatin, I have got osteoporosis and the foods that you aren't...

I have been reading elsewhere that you should not eat potassium rich foods while...

Radars

•2 months ago

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Undecided

I had a bone density scan in the summer and was told I have osteoporosis. I am 80, I thought I was quite fit but now I'm frightened of falling. My Dr has...

I had a bone density scan in the summer and was told I have osteoporosis. I am...

Viking1822

•2 months ago

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Your Experiences, The Pros and Cons of Calcichew or Calcium Citrate Supplements? Which do you prefer to take?

I have been taking 1,000 mg of calcium citrate tablets daily, these supplements come in capsules of 100mg of elemental calcium each, therefore I’m taking 10...

I have been taking 1,000 mg of calcium citrate tablets daily, these supplements ...

Alternatively

•2 months ago

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All posts for November 2024

atorvastatin and paracetamol

Polymyalgia Rheumatica

HRT for bones ??

HYPERPARATHYDROIDISM

Underwear

Thoracic pains

HRT advice and suggestions wanted please

Decision Time about bone drugs

Which doctor to see for Osteoporosis?

Zoledrolic acid and constipation

Taking Fosamax for the 2nd time?

Oxalates and Calcium Absorption

Terrosa teriparatide injections

Gabapentin and Tramadol

Prolia side effects

urine sample for previous raised acr

urine sample

Restless legs and back spasms

prolia injection

L5 Vertebrae

new to group, advice please

Allergic Reaction to Osteoporosis Meds

Golf and Osteoporosis

osteoporosis medication

antistamines and urine sample

2nd urine sample

Compression of abdomen

statins and food

Undecided

Your Experiences, The Pros and Cons of Calcichew or Calcium Citrate Supplements? Which do you prefer to take?

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