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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...
Last active: Feb 14, 2024
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...
Last active: Sep 3 8:16pm
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...
Last active: 2 days ago
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...
Last active: Aug 28 7:27am
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...
Last active: Aug 27 8:39am
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...
Last active: Jul 13 11:49am
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...
Last active: 3 days ago
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...
Last active: Aug 21 5:28pm
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...
Last active: Aug 3 12:09pm
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...
Last active: Sep 18, 2023
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...
Last active: Jun 17 2:18pm
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...
Last active: Nov 23, 2024
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...
Last active: Jul 21 10:26am
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...
Last active: 6 days ago
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...
Last active: Aug 19 1:57pm
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...
Last active: Nov 10, 2024
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...
Last active: Feb 3 7:30pm
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...
Last active: Feb 18, 2023
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...
Last active: Feb 21 8:24am
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...
Last active: Apr 15, 2024