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My dentist and oral surgeon recommended against my taking Reclast, Fosamax and Prolia. I have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862252/

Discussion: Forteo or Evenity - which to take?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 18, 2023

Hi cmiller: What have you decided to do? What type of bone strengthening exercises are you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/864506/

Discussion: Drugs or exercise and vitamins?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 22, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing your story, I too did not realize I had osteoporosis...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867471/

Discussion: Drugs or exercise and vitamins?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: May 27, 2023

Hi lamay: Fill us in on your diet and exercises. When I had the DEXA scan,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/875471/

Discussion: Osteoporosis and Frax score?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 9, 2023

I have heard of many ladies improving quite a bit from yoga. Specific yoga exercises done...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877080/

Discussion: What helps improve osteoporosis without medication?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

I will chime in here. Margaret Martin had a very special announcement earlier this year about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891038/

Discussion: Whole Body Vibration for Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I recently read that the elliptical isn't the best for bone building. Bicycling nor swimming are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/915725/

Discussion: Conflicting advice on exercise

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 19, 2023

I like a current M.D. who educated me on Reclast, once-a-year injection. I have a copy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921936/

Discussion: I reversed osteoporosis without drugs

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Aug 31, 2023

Hello @dancingtree and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. I'm glad that you posted your question about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/328954/

Discussion: Can long-term use of SSRIs possibly contribute to osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Dec 4, 2020

Balance is of course very important. I am practicing standing on one leg but would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937856/

Discussion: Improving bone density with exercise - jumping

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

Slow jogging is good. Heel drops while holding onto a chair are recommended for fragile bones....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937435/

Discussion: Improving bone density with exercise - jumping

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

Hello Naomid, I am also in your team. I mean that I have the same difficult...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831898/

Discussion: Has anyone improved bone density without meds?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

@leeosteo, thanks so very much. I just ordered Great Bones 2 days ago and it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929858/

Discussion: Bone Coach - How do you know it works?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 14, 2023

Many people who have bad osteoarthritis in hands/wrists/elbows use resistance bands instead of dumbbells. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/929272/

Discussion: How can I improve bone density when it hurts to move?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Sep 13, 2023

What are you scores? I tried medicine once for three months and I had such terrible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040985/

Discussion: 51 yo just diagnosed with Osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 27 8:37am

It was my pleasure to share my journey so far with you. The pharmaceutical interventions can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953351/

Discussion: Evenity….stopped after the first set of injections…

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

I have been taking Effexor for about 12 years. I am now down to the lowest...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/962066/

Discussion: Can long-term use of SSRIs possibly contribute to osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Nov 10, 2023

I hope the Reclast effects settle down and also so sorry that the surgery has caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028926/

Discussion: What decision to make regarding osteoporosis

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Mar 6 8:36pm

Do you know through this group I learned about bone turnover markers. None of my doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044285/

Discussion: Estradot bioidentical hormone therapy VS Compounded BHRT

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 2 2:52pm

Welcome to Connect, Doreen. I’m not an expert on Osteoporisis by a means but I’ve been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044757/

Discussion: Anyone get a PT or dietary consult when diagnosed with osteoporosis?

Support Group: Osteoporosis & Bone Health

Posted: Apr 3 11:40am

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