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Being Told You Have Osteo .... But Cancer...

Being told I have osteo makes me fear life and old age. It is devastating to say the least. But let me tell you this... being told I have cervical cancer...

Being told I have osteo makes me fear life and old age. It is devastating to sa...

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•6 months ago

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Kyphosis treatment?

I have severe osteoporosis and severe kyphosis due to breaking T10-T12 ten yrs ago. I was in a brace for the first 8 yrs but now have not been for the last 2...

I have severe osteoporosis and severe kyphosis due to breaking T10-T12 ten yrs a...

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•6 months ago

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Alternative HealthUnlocked group

I've mentioned this elsewhere but thought it might be helpful to start a new post about this. For those who want to stay within HealthUnlocked, there's a...

I've mentioned this elsewhere but thought it might be helpful to start a new pos...

Met00

•6 months ago

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Anyone near me in Maryland near the DC border? Looking for bone building classes, physical therapists, etc. in my area.

Look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to pm me. Thank you much in advance!!

Look forward to hearing from you. Feel free to pm me. Thank you much in advan...

sorrel32

•6 months ago

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The American Bone Health HealthUnlocked community will be closing on November 7.

The American Bone Health HealthUnlocked community will be closing on November 7. For further online support, please join the Bone Health and Osteoporosis...

The American Bone Health HealthUnlocked community will be closing on November 7....

Christale_ABH

•6 months ago

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Cortisone injection in hip area

Was wondering if one cortisone injection into the hip/gluteal tendon area would be detrimental to the hip bone? I think that is what I will need to dx what...

Was wondering if one cortisone injection into the hip/gluteal tendon area would ...

sorrel32

•6 months ago

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It has been hurting my hips to lie on them since June. Used to sleep on a futon.

Could this be the OP ? Dr. says no. Am now lying on a different bed with a pillow topper... and putting a "waffle cushion" under my hips. It helps , but...

Could this be the OP ? Dr. says no. Am now lying on a different bed with a p...

sorrel32

•6 months ago

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Vitamin K2 Where to buy

I was diagnosed about 2 years ago with osteoporosis. I have compression fractures of T-11 and T-12. I am going tomorrow for Dexa scan. I currently take 1,000...

I was diagnosed about 2 years ago with osteoporosis. I have compression fracture...

RIO-heart

•6 months ago

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can anyone help me work out my Frax score?

Hi all! I wanted to introduce myself. I am 58 and just dx. My t score showed osteopenia for the average of the left hip. t-score or 2.8 for the...

Hi all! I wanted to introduce myself. I am 58 and just dx. My t score show...

sorrel32

•6 months ago

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Wow! Has anyone tried this? There are studies showing that these low intensity vibration devices can increase bone density.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNI3NKkcXU0&ab_channel=MargaretMartin%2CPhysicalTherapist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNI3NKkcXU0&ab_channel=MargaretMartin%2CPhysical...

sorrel32

•6 months ago

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Has anyone's Dexa score gotten better with meds or exercise/supplements?

I am 58 and just dx. My t score showed osteopenia for the average of the left hip. t-score or 2.8 for the femoral part of the hip and 2.7 for the...

I am 58 and just dx. My t score showed osteopenia for the average of the lef...

sorrel32

•6 months ago

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Prolia and back fracture

I have been taking Prolia for a few years now and today was diagnosed with a bone fracture at L1. Is it possible this could be a side effect of Prolia?

I have been taking Prolia for a few years now and today was diagnosed with a bon...

AnnieB52

•7 months ago

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newly diagnosed and anxious

Hi all! I wanted to introduce myself. I am 58 and just dx. My t score showed osteopenia for the average of the left hip. t-score or 2.8 for the...

Hi all! I wanted to introduce myself. I am 58 and just dx. My t score show...

sorrel32

•7 months ago

13 Replies

Alendronate/Fosamax

Good Morning All~ Anyone using Fosamax? How Long? Any serious side effects? Any results? I just started taking because I was scared into it and have a hx of...

Good Morning All~ Anyone using Fosamax? How Long? Any serious side effects? An...

Bugosun

•7 months ago

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American Bone Health joins forces with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) under the BHOF umbrella.

We’re pleased to share that beginning October 1, 2023, American Bone Health joined forces with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) under the...

We’re pleased to share that beginning October 1, 2023, American Bone Health join...

Christale_ABH

•7 months ago

1 Reply

Worried and confused

New dexa scan (10/10/23) reveals some "good" news and other not so good news. Left femoral neck is -2.6, right femoral neck is -2.6, Lumbar spine from L2...

New dexa scan (10/10/23) reveals some "good" news and other not so good news. ...

rnb054

•7 months ago

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What do you do if you are getting a bad reaction to Prolia when its already in your system

Having severe leg, foot pain and cramping . Now what , you can't just stop taking. It's already in you , it's not like you can get it out. Has anyone had...

Having severe leg, foot pain and cramping . Now what , you can't just stop taki...

RubymyT

•7 months ago

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SSDI with Osteoporosis

Hi. Just wondering if anyone has gotten SSDI with osteoporosis. I'm 62, will be 63 soon, so not that far from "retirement". I'll never get much Social...

Hi. Just wondering if anyone has gotten SSDI with osteoporosis. I'm 62, will b...

josephinius1

•7 months ago

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Ranch experience

Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am ACTIVELY involved in ranching. Looking to visit with someone with same occupation to get advice on how to tailor...

Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis. I am ACTIVELY involved in ranching. Looki...

MochaPeppermint

•7 months ago

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Confused about FRAX scores

As I review fracture score I'm confused. Original dexascan from 2016 prior to treatment states...

As I review fracture score I'm confused. Original dexascan from 2016 prior...

Grandk23sc

•7 months ago

10 Replies

How to Stop Stressing Out

Hello, I am new to this Support Group and was diagnosed with Severe Osteoporosis (Spine -3.5, Femoral -2.7, Hip -2.1) 3 years ago. Every time my back starts...

Hello, I am new to this Support Group and was diagnosed with Severe Osteoporosis...

DiscoLover

•7 months ago

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Attempting to transition off PROLIA…

I’m feeling quite overwhelmed with the volumes of great information. I do appreciation as I got none of this from doctors I’m conflicted more than ever on...

I’m feeling quite overwhelmed with the volumes of great information. I do apprec...

Arie4

•7 months ago

4 Replies

OSTEOSTRONG

Was wondering if anyone has tried Osteostrong long term? If so have you gotten positive results? How expensive is it? Is it FDA approved?

Was wondering if anyone has tried Osteostrong long term? If so have you gotten ...

dao94566

•7 months ago

5 Replies

Weight Machines for Severe Osteoporosis

Hello, I have Severe Osteoporsis according to DEXA scans done in 2021 and 2022. Instead of going on a osteoporsis drug, I want to incorporate more...

Hello, I have Severe Osteoporsis according to DEXA scans done in 2021 and 2022. ...

DiscoLover

•7 months ago

43 Replies

Forteo input (good or bad)

Has anyone had good (or bad) luck with Forteo daily shots? I am still having fractures while on Prolia shots, so they want me to "upgrade" to Evenity or...

Has anyone had good (or bad) luck with Forteo daily shots? I am still having fr...

Bones4Me

•7 months ago

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exercise suggestion?

stair machine or elliptical ?

Raleigh59

•7 months ago

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Best form of calcium supplement

What form of calcium is most easily absorbed BUT doesn't cause constipation and bloating?

What form of calcium is most easily absorbed BUT doesn't cause constipation and ...

BigPictureGal

•7 months ago

1 Reply

cost of Forteo, Tymlos, Evenity, Prolia in USA

after being on HRT for a year my numbers have worsened and I now have osteoporosis in spine and both hips in the -3 range. In addition I need a biopsy for...

after being on HRT for a year my numbers have worsened and I now have osteoporo...

Kimada

•7 months ago

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Compression fractures

Hi two years I badly hurt my back lifting a large garden bin. As it was during the pandemic I had a telephone consultation and assessment. To cut a long story...

Hi two years I badly hurt my back lifting a large garden bin. As it was during t...

Sunshine8888

•7 months ago

22 Replies

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Posts - Osteoporosis Support | HealthUnlocked

Osteoporosis Support

All posts for October 2023

Being Told You Have Osteo .... But Cancer...

Kyphosis treatment?

Alternative HealthUnlocked group

Anyone near me in Maryland near the DC border? Looking for bone building classes, physical therapists, etc. in my area.

The American Bone Health HealthUnlocked community will be closing on November 7.

Cortisone injection in hip area

It has been hurting my hips to lie on them since June. Used to sleep on a futon.

Vitamin K2 Where to buy

can anyone help me work out my Frax score?

Wow! Has anyone tried this? There are studies showing that these low intensity vibration devices can increase bone density.

Has anyone's Dexa score gotten better with meds or exercise/supplements?

Prolia and back fracture

newly diagnosed and anxious

Alendronate/Fosamax

American Bone Health joins forces with the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation (BHOF) under the BHOF umbrella.

Worried and confused

What do you do if you are getting a bad reaction to Prolia when its already in your system

SSDI with Osteoporosis

Ranch experience

Confused about FRAX scores

How to Stop Stressing Out

Attempting to transition off PROLIA…

OSTEOSTRONG

Weight Machines for Severe Osteoporosis

Forteo input (good or bad)

exercise suggestion?

Best form of calcium supplement

cost of Forteo, Tymlos, Evenity, Prolia in USA

Compression fractures

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