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Older vs newer DEXA systems
I fractured a vertebrae 6 months ago. It was a very traumatic fall. I’ve moved and my new primary strongly recommended I start meds, based...
Last active: Mar 30 2:26pm
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REM ECHO LIGHT BONE SCAN QUESTION
I called the number that everyone gave for Mary Peters at the University of South Florida below: REMS in Florida University of South Florida (Mary...
Last active: Apr 11 1:14pm
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CTX table
OK I found a table online that listed ranges for 'normal' , 'minimal to none' and moderate and high. The cutoff number appeared to be...
Last active: Oct 6, 2024
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Help my mom can’t do anything after prolia shot
Can someone PLEASE HELP & give me advice?? My mom has always been active in 70’s walking 3 miles daily and got around GREAT but...
Last active: Apr 22, 2024
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Itchy scalp caused by cervical osteoarthritis?
For the past 18 months I have dealt with an itchy scalp, but no dandruff, no redness or other symptoms. I tried every shampoo imaginable...
Last active: Nov 18, 2024
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Expert Trainings on Osteoporosis
I want to make everyone aware of a training that happened earlier this month called the 24th Annual Santa Fe Bone Symposium. Presenters included the...
Last active: Aug 22, 2024
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What's the evidence on Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density?
A recent bone density test came back in the low average range for my age. My OBGYN recommended calcium and vitamin D. I checked with...
Last active: Dec 18, 2024
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disappointing results: would you continue or skip 2nd year of tymlos?
From what I've read, year 1 is usually one's best results on Tymlos, with 2nd year not as productive. I just got my DXA after...
Last active: Feb 6, 2024
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Caffeine's Role in Osteoporosis
Hi All, Still finding things to ask about . . . In researching OP testing both recently and in the past, I note that caffeine...
Last active: Sep 8, 2024
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Bone markers and CKD
My endocrinologist does not use bone markers. He has said that an entire conference could focus on this topic, and that in his view, bone...
Last active: Sep 11, 2024