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No fractures but back pain still an issue

I have had the results of my spine x-ray that confirm I have no fractures or indeed have ever fractured my spine. My bloods are all ok too, confirmed by the...

I have had the results of my spine x-ray that confirm I have no fractures or ind...

•5 years ago

Margaret Martin's Exercise for Better Bones - anyone followed

the 12 week program working with a physio or specialised trainer as encouraged to do? Are you meant to work 1-1 with a physio or trainer for the whole 12 week...

the 12 week program working with a physio or specialised trainer as encouraged t...

•5 years ago

Tests

•5 years ago

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Alendronic Acid

Hi there, I am sharing this, not in a negative way, just for awareness.... I have just been diagnosed with OP, with T-Scores of -3.3... I am 48... I was...

Hi there, I am sharing this, not in a negative way, just for awareness.... I hav...

Love-Life-Happiness

•5 years ago

What dose of vitamin k2 mk7 is best. The supplement I have says 600mcg per day but I have read higher amounts being recommended.

Improving bone density without medication.

Improving bone density without medication.

•5 years ago

Weighted jackets for osteoporosis

I can't find the thread that I found on weighted jackets (for osteoporosis). When I googled it all the jackets seemed more suited to men as they were very...

I can't find the thread that I found on weighted jackets (for osteoporosis). Wh...

•5 years ago

Whirlpool Massage?

I have just returned from holiday and spent sometime in the whirlpool jacuzzi. I used the water jets to gently massage my bones. I wondered if anyone had...

I have just returned from holiday and spent sometime in the whirlpool jacuzzi. ...

•5 years ago

Anyone with osteoporosis fallen down and worried that they could have damaged their spine\hip?

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a couple of months ago and it has made me very anxious about falling over and breaking a bone. I have subsequently fallen...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis a couple of months ago and it has made me very...

•5 years ago

Fear of Prolia?

Anybody have any SUCCESS stories after using Prolia. I'm 58 years old, I have moderate osteoporosis in my lumbar spine. All the other areas seem OK. I'm...

Anybody have any SUCCESS stories after using Prolia. I'm 58 years old, I have m...

•5 years ago

Hyperparathyroidism??

My T-scores are -2.8. I also have severe erosive osteo-arthritis. My question: how can I test that one of my parathyroid glands is (or is not) overactive...

My T-scores are -2.8. I also have severe erosive osteo-arthritis. My question: ...

•5 years ago

What about vit K2 for osteoporosis?

Had very strong bones until about 64 then given thyroxine. Dose became too high. Then, in June 2016, broke left wrist (left handed). Subsequently received...

Had very strong bones until about 64 then given thyroxine. Dose became too high....

•5 years ago

Osteoporosis and HRT for the over 60s

I am wanting some advice and information on HRT for the over 60s. I was refused HRT during my menopause in spite of then having osteopenia and no obvious risk...

I am wanting some advice and information on HRT for the over 60s. I was refused ...

•5 years ago

Anyone else have problems with their nails because of osteoporosis?

I read on one osteoporosis site that one of the first indications of osteoporosis, in some people, is dry, brittle nails. I have Sjogren's Syndrome and...

I read on one osteoporosis site that one of the first indications of osteoporos...

•5 years ago

ADDING TO THE VITAMIN D.

Tomorrow we are off for some quality time with our Daughter, grandson and grandaughter. Travelling for me now gives me no pleasure, but I have to say the...

Tomorrow we are off for some quality time with our Daughter, grandson and granda...

•5 years ago

Anyone else experiencing issues with taking zinc?

I have recently added Zinc picolinate to my arsenal of supplements, but have found that after 6 days it has upset my bowels and caused diarrhoea. I'm only...

I have recently added Zinc picolinate to my arsenal of supplements, but have fou...

•5 years ago

Should I have a Dexa Scan?

In January 2018 I chipped my ankle bone and I was off work for 3 to 4 months. I went to physio and everything was fine. I was back to normal. In December 2018...

In January 2018 I chipped my ankle bone and I was off work for 3 to 4 months. I ...

Purplenightrose

•5 years ago

VITAMIN D DOSAGE

Is there a maximum Vitamin D dosage that should not be exceeded? If one doesn't get out much in the sun, is 5000 IU or 125 mcg safe? I added up all my...

Is there a maximum Vitamin D dosage that should not be exceeded? If one doesn'...

•5 years ago

Any others taking Accrete D3 (vitamin D/calcium supplement) for osteoporosis

Gp prescribed Accrete alongside AA. Told me to start Accrete 2 weeks after starting AA, so I was not taking both at the same time - incase I had side effects....

Gp prescribed Accrete alongside AA. Told me to start Accrete 2 weeks after star...

•5 years ago

PROLIA FRACTURES OF THE FEMUR.

Hi again, if there is one thing we all agree on it is that we find it extremely beneficial to hear others experiences as sometimes we can relate to others in...

Hi again, if there is one thing we all agree on it is that we find it extremely ...

•5 years ago

Vitamin D

I’m continuing to gather information in order to make a well informed decision about osteoporosis treatment. I requested a blood test to check calcium and...

I’m continuing to gather information in order to make a well informed decision a...

•5 years ago

Picked up AA, pharmacist no help

Collected my AA earlier today and asked to chat with a pharmacist, the chat lasted about 2 minutes and went like this, I say just diagnosed with osteoporosis...

Collected my AA earlier today and asked to chat with a pharmacist, the chat last...

•5 years ago

Calcium Oronate

I have osteoporosis. I presently take a calcium citrate supplement (together with vitamins K2-7, D3 and other supplements) to try to strengthen my bones or at...

I have osteoporosis. I presently take a calcium citrate supplement (together wit...

•5 years ago

Problems with Alendronic Acid

Hi, Just looking for some advice as regards taking alendronic acid or risedronate acid. The story so far: I have had GCA for 11 years. I went along to a talk,...

Hi, Just looking for some advice as regards taking alendronic acid or risedronat...

•5 years ago

Rash\hives after taking first Alendronic acid tablet - anyone else had this pls and what did your gp do (UK)

I broke out in a rash\\hives all over my tummy, sides and back. On the leaflet's possible side effects it advised to see your dr if you noticed a rash. Rang...

I broke out in a rash\\hives all over my tummy, sides and back. On the leaflet'...

•5 years ago

Can someone explain T-scores to me

I will soon receive a Dexa scan results and I want to understand them.

I will soon receive a Dexa scan results and I want to understand them.

•5 years ago

Prolia-NAUSEA-SIDE EFFECTS.

Hi, I would be so intetested to hear from others who are currently experiencing side effects of Prolia. I have only had one injection so far which was 4 and a...

Hi, I would be so intetested to hear from others who are currently experiencing ...

•5 years ago

IBANDRONATE- CHEST INFECTIONS.

Hi I would be really interested to hear from anyone who has been treated with IBANDRONATE either in the past or present and had either reoccurring chest...

Hi I would be really interested to hear from anyone who has been treated with IB...

•5 years ago

Picture

Sorry it's not very clear, but this is what I received from the hospital 5 years ago. This year I've heard nothing from them. The three year follow up referral...

Sorry it's not very clear, but this is what I received from the hospital 5 years...

•5 years ago

Just beeen diagnosed with osteoporosis but concerned about side effects of Alendronic Acid- blurred and loss of vision

I am a newbie and have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis (n my neck) and osteopenia in my spine and hip. I have taken my first Alendronic acid (70mg)...

I am a newbie and have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis (n my neck) and ost...

•5 years ago

Improvement without medicine

Can I ask how much we’re talking about and if anyone has actually got T score readings to support improvement off medicine? Thanks

Can I ask how much we’re talking about and if anyone has actually got T score re...

•5 years ago

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