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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...
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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,...
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What happens after TYMLOS ?
My doctor is telling me that after 24 moths of Tymlos, one year of Fosamax, but I have read several discussions here and some people...
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Newly diagnosed osteoporosis and have cried every day this week
I’m 60 years old and 2 years ago, was diagnosed with osteopenia. My Dr (Gynecologist) put me on Fosamax. I lasted 3 weeks, I had...
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I took Reclast last January and had severe belly cramps, headaches,
I would like to know if anyone has taken Reclast. I’m due for another Reclast infusion and refuse to take it. My bone density in...
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@patwerthman My understanding is that flexion is okay but extension is not. Avoid extreme twisting of...
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Good stuff--Age 68, single-mothering 2 kids, full time teaching, did a course of Tymlos and now...
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Gina Woods-useful talking points & overview of all therapies avail
This is a long, unpolished, but very useful video talk from Dr. Gina Woods at UC San Diego that came out yesterday (4 Feb 2026)....
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I was an eight-mile-per-day walker and runner for thirty years, being unaware that I have one...
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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...
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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...
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Is there an alternative path after years on Prolia?
How long can I stay on Prolia? I have osteopenia and slight osteoporosis in my spine, and have been taking it for six years ....
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Does anyone feel like giving up ?
Idk. I am being honest I am stressed out o Dr the thought of taking any of these meds. The drs tell me not to...
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