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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: Mar 23 11:20pm
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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CTX Blood test
I have osteopenia and just started with a new endo. I was on bisphosphonates for 10 years, then nothing for 5, then back on Actonel...
Last active: Aug 31, 2024
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Tymlos extreme side effects. PLEASE HELP
I started tymlos 3 days ago. 8 clicks at bedtime. Dizziness/nausea/headache/extreme weakness immediately and continuing thru the next day. No sleep either. Called my doctor...
Last active: Feb 16 11:45am
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Foot osteoporosis
The top of my foot has been giving me a lot of pain recently. It is an aching pain and I have trouble walking. I...
Last active: Jan 9 11:46pm
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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...
Last active: May 3 9:37am