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Both osteopenia and spondylolisthesis- exercises?
What exercises do you do if you have BOTH spondylolisthesis AND osteopenia? I am receiving PT mostly to try to relieve lumbar pain and the...
Last active: Feb 21, 2023
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Bone strengthening foods, exercises, for over eighty
Bone strengthening methods that do not include pharmaceuticals would be appreciated, as my health issues make taking these medications too risky.
Last active: Jul 9, 2023
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X3Bar, anyone using it?
Is anyone using the exercise system X3Bar to increase bone density? It’s a little on the pricey side….
Last active: Jan 6, 2024
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Is 3% annual gain in bone density a realistic goal?
Age 80, male. Able to exercise, yoga, bike, hike, etc. All DEXA scores rated Osteoporosis. Spine T score -3.5. Probable cause many years of steroids...
Last active: Feb 5, 2024
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Video about Exercising After Compression Fractures
Margaret Martin, a Physical Therapist, with MelioGuide just posted this video, which is informative and helpful. https://youtu.be/YxrEiTWR35w
Last active: Aug 3, 2022
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why do drs. push reclast
no family history of osteoporosis, but my oncologist is pushing reclast. I refused. I am extremely healthy and I will not take that poison. Proper...
Last active: Jan 4 7:51am
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Does Mayo have an echolight machine?
Has anyone had an Echolight scan that had more accurate results than a Dexascan? Are there any doctors at Mayo who are more interested in...
Last active: Sep 21, 2024
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Use of Prednisone and Improvements in Bone Density
I'm wondering if anyone who takes prednisone for chronic disease has had any success in improving or maintaining bone density by taking a prescribed drug,...
Last active: Nov 1, 2022
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Does anyone have spondylosis with multifacet disease of the lumbar spi
I have spondylosis with multifacet disease of the lumbar spine. I have difficulty breathing when walking and can’t stand up straight and start walking bent...
Last active: Apr 21 1:44pm