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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
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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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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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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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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
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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: Sep 4 8:18am
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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
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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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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
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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