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Those with Vertebral Fractures - Please share your story and advice
I am 74 with severe osteoporosis, worse in my spine (T-score -4.1). I believe I recently developed a vertebral fracture and will see my PCP...
Last active: Oct 15, 2024
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How long can a person hold the gains from an anabolic plus reclast?
So, I had a very shocking and discouraging comment from my endo about how long a person generally holds gains from drug therapy for OP,...
Last active: Apr 9 6:03am
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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
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Tymlos at 70+ - Pros & Cons with severe osteoporosis
I am 70, and have severe osteoporosis, I have had several fractures over the years. Recently I developed a t8 mild compression fracture. All my...
Last active: Jun 26 9:19am
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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: 23 hours ago
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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
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Interpreting CTX and P1NP Tests
Am I the only one who is frustrated with the mainstream healthcare system not being experienced in offering bone marker tests for those diagnosed with...
Last active: Jun 26 7:03am
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My doctor did not prescribe any other medication after Prolia
I am a 24 year old male. I have been taking prolia for 3.5 years due to osteoporosis. After 7 doses of prolia, my doctor...
Last active: Jun 9 10:42am
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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
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Recent Reclast Experience
For those interested, I had my first Reclast infusion on Thursday at 3 pm. I was really anxious about the side effects. I did as...
Last active: Jun 13 10:07am