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Understanding your osteoporosis diagnosis

In this Royal Osteoporosis Society BoneMatters session, specialist nurses Julia and Sarah explain what it means if you have been told you have osteoporosis and...

In this Royal Osteoporosis Society BoneMatters session, specialist nurses Julia ...

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why am I still walking about

after reading a lot of stories about how some people are suffering trying to do everyday things and I feel sorry for them, and yet I have mild to moderate...

after reading a lot of stories about how some people are suffering trying to do ...

•11 hours ago

Calcium and D3 supplementation decreases cancer risk and increases CVD risk

Full access to this article is behind a pay wall. Nevertheless the reduced article might be interesting for those who take those supplements. Unfortunately it...

Full access to this article is behind a pay wall. Nevertheless the reduced artic...

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do I need medication

I have been reading a lot about how people treat a mild to moderate wedge compression fracture of t12, how do you know if you need osteoporosis drugs, some...

I have been reading a lot about how people treat a mild to moderate wedge compre...

•2 days ago

Broken right clavicle, 2011, even now shoulder blade pops out, and...

In 2011 I had a seizure, and 'hurt' my shoulder, went down to A&E and had it X-rayed, gave me a couple of pain killers, 'pushed' me off home,🙄 and went back...

In 2011 I had a seizure, and 'hurt' my shoulder, went down to A&E and had it X-r...

•2 days ago

Zoledronic acid infusion

Has anyone had Zoledronic acid infusions & tolerated well with no / minimal side effects ? OR if there were side effects how long did they last ? All...

Has anyone had Zoledronic acid infusions & tolerated well with no / minimal si...

•2 days ago

On Nutrition & Exercise

Excellent Zoe Pod Cast/YouTube with Prof Cyrus Cooper & Prof Tim Spectre on explanation of osteoporosis and latest thinking on nutrition, exercise and...

Excellent Zoe Pod Cast/YouTube with Prof Cyrus Cooper & Prof Tim Spectre on expl...

•2 days ago

scan or not? if the scores are improved, great!; if the scores are not improved, what gets done differently?

i dunno but i don't see the point in (Mum) getting another scan, due in a few months, scheduled every 2 years. maybe someone can set me straight. if Mum gets...

i dunno but i don't see the point in (Mum) getting another scan, due in a few mo...

•6 days ago

Hi everyone

Hi I have osteoporosis, diagnosed 2 years ago and take allendronic acid . I also have spinal issues and joint issues with oa and now a possible connective...

Hi I have osteoporosis, diagnosed 2 years ago and take allendronic acid . I al...

•6 days ago

starting Romosozumab soon

I am new to this forum and have just been reading the wealth of information about osteoporosis.. Thank god for what a wonderful group I can learn from. T12...

I am new to this forum and have just been reading the wealth of information abou...

•10 days ago

calcium supplement before reclast infusion

is it best to take a calcium supplement before my infusion, I have had a blood test prior to my infusion but a blood test doesn't really show how much calcium...

is it best to take a calcium supplement before my infusion, I have had a blood ...

•10 days ago

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Teriparatide

I finally decided to stop the daily injections, even if just for a drug-holiday. so last night no injection. The relief was instant. I had more strength to go...

I finally decided to stop the daily injections, even if just for a drug-holiday....

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•12 days ago

Is drinking milk bad for osteoporosis?

I've just heard Heather Mills on TV make this statement! I am shocked to say the least. I always have a large bowl of cereal in the evening and go to bed on...

I've just heard Heather Mills on TV make this statement! I am shocked to say the...

•13 days ago

osteoporosis treatments

Looking for some recent updates.

Looking for some recent updates.

•13 days ago

Teriparatide

is there anyone out there who has stopped the 18 month Teriparatide treatment halfway through? Or even after a few months? I am really struggling with the...

is there anyone out there who has stopped the 18 month Teriparatide treatment h...

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•13 days ago

blood test for reclast infusion

I have just been for my blood test prior to my second infusion, after my first one I ended up in a/e at 4am in the morning peeing blood I am dreading...

I have just been for my blood test prior to my second infusion, after my first o...

•13 days ago

vertebroplasty

I have been to see my gp and have been advised to have a vertebroplasty where cement is injected into a injured bone,bit of a shock never heard of this, has...

I have been to see my gp and have been advised to have a vertebroplasty where c...

•14 days ago

are bisphosphonates not suitable for certain osteoporosis patients?

or was my Mum's specialist a lazy useless ignorant git? i am trying to see what has happened. the doctors are spouting that Mum delayed treatment for many...

or was my Mum's specialist a lazy useless ignorant git? i am trying to see what ...

•15 days ago

Best Vit K2 Supplement UK, Anyone?

Hi all, I have osteoporosis but no fractures. Consultant says my spine is not bad on my latest MRI. I'm 66. However, he wants me to take Risedronate 35mg...

Hi all, I have osteoporosis but no fractures. Consultant says my spine is not ba...

•15 days ago

hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

A friend of mine with osteoporosis recently broke her leg and used Hyperbaric Oxygen therapy which accelerated healing and apparently stimulates osteoclasts....

A friend of mine with osteoporosis recently broke her leg and used Hyperbaric Ox...

•15 days ago

protein and supplement drinks - suggestions? (edit: anything that helps with weight gain!)

(edit: what helps with weight gain? food /drinks / anything!) for weight gain / maintenance and nutrition, what drinks do you take? the ones on the market...

(edit: what helps with weight gain? food /drinks / anything!) for weight gain /...

•16 days ago

dowagers-hump

is there exercises that can stop dowagers-hump I am getting a bit of a hump

is there exercises that can stop dowagers-hump I am getting a bit of a hump

•16 days ago

Recently diagnosed and have questions

I'm 41 and went for a DEXA scan in January due to a family history of osteoporosis. I have mild scoliosis in my thoracic spine. The results came back as having...

I'm 41 and went for a DEXA scan in January due to a family history of osteoporos...

•18 days ago

walking with weights

will walking with weights when I go for my daily walk with severe osteoporosis be any good.

will walking with weights when I go for my daily walk with severe osteoporosis b...

•18 days ago

SOS From Across The Pond

How does this read? I'm reaching out on a couple of message boards where old folks suffer with advanced osteoporosis: "I'm in bad shape, can’t stand erect,...

How does this read? I'm reaching out on a couple of message boards where old fol...

•19 days ago

neck brace for support

- anyone using or used a foam neck brace to help support head and neck? really, this disease and its drugs and their negligent...

- anyone using or used a foam neck brace to help support head and neck? really,...

•19 days ago

Good news - alendronic acid

Hi, I thought I would share some good news. Three years ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and started on alendronic acid with dome reluctance. After a...

Hi, I thought I would share some good news. Three years ago I was diagnosed with...

•20 days ago

no to prolia

after reading a lot of the videos regarding prolia I will not be taking it,it is taking me a lot of time wether to have my second reclast infusion on the 25th...

after reading a lot of the videos regarding prolia I will not be taking it,it is...

•21 days ago

sit on plastic bag on car seat - if it helps - for ease of movement getting in and out

chiropractor suggested to my Mum. so we use it. car seat is leather, doesn't catch as much as fabric?, but it's still helpful.

chiropractor suggested to my Mum. so we use it. car seat is leather, doesn't cat...

•22 days ago

low impact exercises

I was looking at the ros video regarding low impact exercises, there were 3 heel drops, marching on the spot ,and raising up and down, all on a firm surface,...

I was looking at the ros video regarding low impact exercises, there were 3 heel...

•22 days ago

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