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Financial discussions/tips concerning expensive treatment
The last 2 days have seen some pertinent posts in regard to how and what to do to secure help for the expensive treatments/ the...
Let's talk about Vitamins.
Hello everyone, I wanted to see if anyone can recommend a liquid vitamin brand. I recently found I have a vitamin deficiency, B,D , K...
Osteoporosis treatment or strontium citrate?
Is reclast a safe treatment for osteoporosis I have not done anything so far except strontium citrate?***Director's Note:***There’s not enough research to know if strontium...
Risks of Hip Surgery with Osteoporosis
I have osteoporosis in my left hip (neck region) with a T score of -2.7. I know that I'm looking at a hip replacement at...
Itchy scalp caused by cervical osteoarthritis?
For the past 18 months I have dealt with an itchy scalp, but no dandruff, no redness or other symptoms. I tried every shampoo imaginable...
Supporting 50-yo mom
Hi - this is my first time posting one of these. My mom has intense back pain (supposedly from “flaking” spine bone, not herniated discs...
disappointing results: would you continue or skip 2nd year of tymlos?
From what I've read, year 1 is usually one's best results on Tymlos, with 2nd year not as productive. I just got my DXA after...
I am afraid of trying Tymlos and other drugs due to side effects
How do others handle the fear of side effects, as well as the very real side effects, from Tymlos and other osteoporosis drugs? I am...
Troubling difference between DEXA scan and Echolight
Today I had an Echolight scan, mainly out of curiosity. My last DEXA scan was 6 months ago. I found it pretty amazing they were...
How can I improve bone density when it hurts to move?
I have severe arthritis and my joints are usually hurting. I have done limited exercise in the past 2 years and worried my osteopenia will...
Has Anyone Resolved Secondary Hyperparathyroidism with Magnesium Suppl
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis at age 46, and my doctors initially thought it was due to longstanding low vitamin D, diet, and genetics. I...
TBS in Oregon
Does anyone who lives in Oregon ( or even Washington) know of a facility that can do trabecular bone scans on existing DXAs? My endo...
Starting Forteo/teriparatide
Starting this drug in the next week. Thinking about taking it in the late afternoon/early evening. Hoping to sleep off/thru any side effects. Any comments/recommendations...
I reversed osteoporosis without drugs
I had my bone quality test yesterday along with another bone density test. This was my third bone density test in 14 months. My first...
Prolia adverse events over 10 years - ONJ, AFF
I wanted to share a slide from last week’s 2024 World Congress of Osteoporosis where Dr. Serge Ferrari discussed a 10 year look at select...
Tymlos and exercise
Does Tymlos work even if you can't exercise much? Any type of exercise other than brief walking or lifting seems to cause spasms and dystonia...
What can I take to help with osteoporosis since I have gastroparesis
I have gastroparesis which is very painful, osteoporosis moderate nerve damage and severe spine damage. Is there any medicine that can help with osteoporosis even...
How did you manage the pain side effects of Prolia?
I had prolia injection a week ago. I've developed lower back pain and severe spasms. The spasms are so bad I can hardly get out...
Latest in bone health research
Osteoboston is hosting a discussion with Dr. Nancy Lane from U. C. Davis. She will be talking about the latest research in bone health. Tuesday...
With osteopenia, can I still do flip turn while swimming?
Can I still do flip turn while swimming with osteopenia? I doubt it but wondered if anyone knew. Also, swimmers, research actually shows improvement in...