Osteoporosis & Bone Health Support Group

Due to still untreated hyperparathyroidism (I'm hoping to find a top surgeon who does parathyroidectomy *VERY OFTEN* and who has very good outcomes), I have...

To All-Very important information shared by Belinda Beck from- theboneclinic- goggle that- based in Australia- yesterday in the Osteoporosis Summit that has been sited here...

What sort of weight bearing exercises do you do and is Qi Gong considered a weight bearing exercise?

I walk 2 miles every day and do low impact exercises for 1-1/4 hrs ea day. I use 5 lb weights with my exercises. My...

I fractured the L3. It has healed and I just began Forteo injections. Not really getting any concrete advice from my Dr or Physical Therapist.

What exercises do you do if you have BOTH spondylolisthesis AND osteopenia? I am receiving PT mostly to try to relieve lumbar pain and the...

I’m 67 and have osteoporosis and have had a back fracture. I try to exercise/walk several times a week. Recently I’ve been seeing Pilates studios...

What is the best exercise?

Bone strengthening methods that do not include pharmaceuticals would be appreciated, as my health issues make taking these medications too risky.

I have osteoporosis and a condition where I cannot exercise. I also have elevated lp(a) which increases cardiac risk. I have read studies that show...

Is anyone using the exercise system X3Bar to increase bone density? It’s a little on the pricey side….

So, I saw my doc today. They said, even with exercise/supplements, that won't be enough to improve my bone density/fracture risk in any meaningful way....

Hello everyone, My doctor would like me to start Forteo. I am 62 and have what is considered severe osteoporosis. It has been stable for...

Age 80, male. Able to exercise, yoga, bike, hike, etc. All DEXA scores rated Osteoporosis. Spine T score -3.5. Probable cause many years of steroids...

Margaret Martin, a Physical Therapist, with MelioGuide just posted this video, which is informative and helpful. https://youtu.be/YxrEiTWR35w

no family history of osteoporosis, but my oncologist is pushing reclast. I refused. I am extremely healthy and I will not take that poison. Proper...

I had a Covid Booster on a Friday morning and by evening began my typical response to the booster, some chills and didn't sleep well....

Has anyone had an Echolight scan that had more accurate results than a Dexascan? Are there any doctors at Mayo who are more interested in...

I have osteoporosis in my arms and want to explore options to medication. A friend told me about a company with a franchisee not far...

Recently had severe muscle, leg cramps and body aches with Tymolos. On it 2 months. My endocrinologist now gave me option of trying Forteo, or...