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New to this journey and would like advice where to start.
Hi all. As a new member, this is my first post. I am a 67-year-old female, 145 lbs, 5’5” and fairly active. I work in...
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in L&R femoral necks. 8/23.
https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/i-was-diagnosed-with-osteoporosis-in-lr-femoral-necks-823/
I am afraid to take any medication as many of my family & friends have had severe side effects. I take 5,000 IU Vit D...
Reclast infusion
I had the Reclast infusion at the end of February 2025. Since then I have had great pain in different parts of my body. I...
My mobility on the right hip is really compromised due to stiffness
I have developed a severe stiffness of my right hip, I started doing some yoga moves and The pain spread out further to the spine....
For those with mild osteopenia but multiple fragility fractures
My dexascans show mild osteopenia ... -lumbar spine -2.1, total hip -2.0 and femoral neck at -2.2. I am 69 but seem to have lost...
Has anyone had a large decrease in bone density after one year
Hi, My BMD of the lumbar spine decreased by 7% in one year. I feel this is a very large jump and wondered if this...
Treating osteoporosis without bone hardening calcium
I am using normal calcium supplement s with C D Iron Mag. Plus Zinc Copper Manganese Potassium silicon boron K2 for osteoporosis in my spine....
Just got back from seeing NP for osteoporosis/want a second opinion.
I am so angry and upset...... Her choices were Prolia or Prolia and Reclast after or Zometa infusions. She seems to think that no bone...
Osteoporosis treatment questions
I recently been diagnosed with osteoporosis I'm 66 years old. I was 39 years old and had to have a complete hysterectomy. I started taking...
What helps improve osteoporosis without medication?
Hello, did anyone here try to heal from osteoporosis away from all the prescribed medications we all know of? Did you try following a specific...
osteoporosis in knee
I'm 81 years old and have osteoporosis in knee, very painful, considering knee replacement but concerned about age and recovery and not looking forward to...
Sharing my Dexa results :)
Just wanted to update my dexa results as several people were interested in knowing the outcome of my journey. Here's a recap of my history...
Take care of your feet!
I’d like to share personal experience regarding foot health with all of you fellow bone warriors. Hopefully, it might help someone else. A bit of...
Reclast and Omeprazole
Hi! I just joined after extensively researching for an answer to my dilemma. At 65, and after supplementing and exercising, I have osteoporosis in my...
Began Tymlos 4 wks ago; flying solo till I see Endo in 3wks... advice?
I (62/ F) fell on ice from a bit of height about 9 months ago and broke my femur neck. Because it wasn't from standing,...
Where do you get your Evenity injections?
Per my endocrinologist’s recommendation, I am starting on Evenity. I’m a cancer survivor (endometrial cancer) and had radiation therapy two years ago. The radiation therapy...
My story, Kyphoplasty advice
In 2020 I broke my L1 vertebrae falling off the bed while having a leg cramp and that's when I learned I have osteoporosis. In...
Osteopenia - What to take and when?
Hi there,I am so pleased to find this support group. I am 55 years old and just in my postmenopausal stage. In Nov last year...
Useful items and links for people with fractures
I wanted to start a thread for people to share things they've used that helped them through fractures caused by osteoporosis.People have responded to another...
STOP! Don't do this if you have osteoporosis
I am starting this thread hoping people will post things they've done that they have regretted, for one reason or another, when suffering from osteoporosis....