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Lab in uk which tests vitD

Hello I’ve tried searching, but no luck. I read about a lab in uk that does postal vitD blood tests. Anyone know the address? Thanks.

Hello I’ve tried searching, but no luck. I read about a lab in uk that does pos...

Justme13

•4 years ago

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Back and shoulder pain

Hi all. I have osteoporosis in my spine with a T score of -3. I also have developed kyphoscoliosis so I am looking very bent over now even though I try to...

Hi all. I have osteoporosis in my spine with a T score of -3. I also have develo...

prince19

•4 years ago

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AlgaeCal and Strontium

Just learned I have osteoporosis. Does anyone know if algaecal and strontium really does work? Don’t want to take prescription drugs.

Just learned I have osteoporosis. Does anyone know if algaecal and strontium rea...

lovemyyorkie

•4 years ago

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K2 spray - how/when to take it

Hi I was previously taking k2 mk7 in a capsule, 120ug. Took it with breakfast. Think I read not to take in the evening due to risk of insomnia. I just bought...

Hi I was previously taking k2 mk7 in a capsule, 120ug. Took it with breakfast. T...

Justme13

•4 years ago

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Advice on treatment for osteoporosis.

Hi, I’m new here and this is my first post. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2015 after I sustained a right hip fracture following a fall. DEXA scan...

Hi, I’m new here and this is my first post. I was diagnosed with osteoporosis i...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Coexisting thyroid disease

I would be very interested to know how many of you have coexisting thyroid disease. Do you think it is linked to development of your osteoporosis?

I would be very interested to know how many of you have coexisting thyroid disea...

Nanaedake

•5 years ago

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Osteoporosis - improving bone strength without prescription drugs

I am a new member and I now see that the way I wrote my first post was not easy to read - my apologies. In December 2015 I was 64 years old and my DEXA scan...

I am a new member and I now see that the way I wrote my first post was not easy ...

BigBerth

•5 years ago

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Should I be doing more

Hi little under a year ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, my score is-3.5 in spine and-3.0 in right hip, I’ve been told I should go on prolia but have...

Hi little under a year ago I was diagnosed with osteoporosis, my score is-3.5 in...

Stickman

•5 years ago

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Calcium

I was given Calceous to take for my bones but my recent blood test shows that I have calcification in blood - which my doctor decided I should be referred to...

I was given Calceous to take for my bones but my recent blood test shows that I...

Whitch

•5 years ago

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lower back pain and right hip pain especially lying in bed

I had a DEXA scan just over 2 years ago as part of breast cancer treatment. This identified I had osteoporosis in my spine, I'm not sure of the scores or...

I had a DEXA scan just over 2 years ago as part of breast cancer treatment. This...

camomilegirl

•5 years ago

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PROLIA, ATYPICAL FRACTURE OF THE FEMUR. SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS

Hi, looking to hear back from anyone who has had any experience with symptoms of atypical fracture of the femur. A couple of months into my first injection of...

Hi, looking to hear back from anyone who has had any experience with symptoms of...

Sunseaandsand

•5 years ago

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Further Update

Hi Following on from my previous update, I have now had a conversation with my GP regarding my follow up Dexa Scan result and it did not go well. The advice...

Hi Following on from my previous update, I have now had a conversation with my G...

Mitziecat

•5 years ago

9 Replies

K2 supplement

Can anyone recommend a good K2 supplement?And where to get it please?Thanks in anticipation of some recommendations. X

Can anyone recommend a good K2 supplement?And where to get it please?Thanks in a...

Jumpey

•5 years ago

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Compression fractures

I have several compression fractures - but do not think I have brittle bones - but just this loss of height - causing the fractures - I have had knocks and...

I have several compression fractures - but do not think I have brittle bones - b...

Whitch

•5 years ago

28 Replies

Stomach acid effects on oral Bisphosphonates

Has anyone got experience of how Bisphosphonates are affected by stomach acid? Could reduced stomach acid cause unresponsive esophageal valves that then leak...

Has anyone got experience of how Bisphosphonates are affected by stomach acid? ...

Nanaedake

•5 years ago

7 Replies

T score

Hi has anyone else been to a RA doctor and they haven’t been able to understand T scores ??as the DR I saw Monday didn’t know it hasn’t given me much...

Hi has anyone else been to a RA doctor and they haven’t been able to understand ...

Caroline8386

•5 years ago

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Am I at greater risk by going back on AA?

I was taking AA for 10 years from the age of 55 to 65, with no side effects. I had a 6 year break from it and have been fine, but now my bone density has gone...

I was taking AA for 10 years from the age of 55 to 65, with no side effects. I h...

vick1

•5 years ago

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No bone meds, what’s next?

Hi everyone, I’m diagnosed with osteoporosis and I was taking AA and Rise D both of which gave me very bad side effects so the doctor has stopped them and is...

Hi everyone, I’m diagnosed with osteoporosis and I was taking AA and Rise D both...

ROSmember

•5 years ago

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Discoloration of ankle

Kid 3 years old nearly 4 always with reddish ankles as shown in photo but painless and without any walking disability. The reddish will lighten to pinkish but...

Kid 3 years old nearly 4 always with reddish ankles as shown in photo but painle...

Calms

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Dexa scan

Can you have a dexa scan privately, if so, is there anywhere in the North west of England and what is the average cost.

Can you have a dexa scan privately, if so, is there anywhere in the North west o...

Runner-67

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Osteopenia and HRT

I had an early menopause (about 43 years old) I'm now 49. Last year I had a (private) dexa scan that showed I had osteopenia in my spine (-1.8) my hips are...

I had an early menopause (about 43 years old) I'm now 49. Last year I had a (pri...

2stixoftwix

•5 years ago

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You Tube Margaret Martin Nordic Walking with Weighted Vest or Back Pack

Just watched the above You Tube post and thought it might be worth mentioning that she posits that those with kephosis might be better off Nordic Walking with...

Just watched the above You Tube post and thought it might be worth mentioning th...

AnnieW55

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Hip Replacement Patience

After 14 wait month after seeing my surgeon it was finally done 21st July and I am feeling a lot better. I can go up flights of steps now, something I had to...

After 14 wait month after seeing my surgeon it was finally done 21st July and I ...

obejoyful

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Prolia injections

I am new to this site. Had Prolia injection last Monday. Now I am experiencing upper leg pains around thigh and right groin mainly. Wondered if this could...

I am new to this site. Had Prolia injection last Monday. Now I am experiencing...

obejoyful

•5 years ago

13 Replies

How to refuse medication

I am new to all this but was diagnosed with op after a dexa scan about a month ago. I had a fall on holiday in Portugal and fractured my ankle in 2 places....

I am new to all this but was diagnosed with op after a dexa scan about a month a...

Markarska

•5 years ago

45 Replies

Amazing Improvement- No Drugs

I just had a dexa today, after 2 years from my first one. I have taken no drugs, just exercise, diet and supplements, not all for the full 2 years. Gradually...

I just had a dexa today, after 2 years from my first one. I have taken no drugs,...

Justme13

•5 years ago

49 Replies

Forteo

Hi, is anybody here taking forteo ? I have been on this drug for nearly a year and have gained weight around my middle. I keep getting told the drug has...

Hi, is anybody here taking forteo ? I have been on this drug for nearly a year a...

Nemone65

•5 years ago

3 Replies

broken bone little pinky

I have broken my little pinky (little avulsion DIP (middle) ) . I have hyperextended it. I haven't got any ROM. do I need it in plaster/ or have operated on???

I have broken my little pinky (little avulsion DIP (middle) ) . I have hyperexte...

zoec18

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Weighted vest

What weight is recommended for a weighted vest with osteoporosis with no fractures in a 68 female.

What weight is recommended for a weighted vest with osteoporosis with no fractur...

beenard

•5 years ago

13 Replies

Elan organics Natural Progesterone Cream - anyone tell me if you use it without a break?

I've just got the natural progesterone cream for my op. I wrongly assumed because I had used natural progesterone when I was peri-menopause that it would...

I've just got the natural progesterone cream for my op. I wrongly assumed beca...

karmel

•5 years ago

4 Replies

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All posts for October 2019

Lab in uk which tests vitD

Back and shoulder pain

AlgaeCal and Strontium

K2 spray - how/when to take it

Advice on treatment for osteoporosis.

Coexisting thyroid disease

Osteoporosis - improving bone strength without prescription drugs

Should I be doing more

Calcium

lower back pain and right hip pain especially lying in bed

PROLIA, ATYPICAL FRACTURE OF THE FEMUR. SYMPTOMS & TREATMENTS

Further Update

K2 supplement

Compression fractures

Stomach acid effects on oral Bisphosphonates

T score

Am I at greater risk by going back on AA?

No bone meds, what’s next?

Discoloration of ankle

Dexa scan

Osteopenia and HRT

You Tube Margaret Martin Nordic Walking with Weighted Vest or Back Pack

Hip Replacement Patience

Prolia injections

How to refuse medication

Amazing Improvement- No Drugs

Forteo

broken bone little pinky

Weighted vest

Elan organics Natural Progesterone Cream - anyone tell me if you use it without a break?

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