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Osteoporosis DX and Overwhelmed
My recent dexascan showed that osteopenia has progressed to osteoporosis in the lumbar spine and wrist. I am 73 and taking Anastrazole following a breast...
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Evenity caused heart palpatations, shortness of breath?
I had my first Evenity shot 10 days ago (79 yr old). On the first day, a tooth ached but went away that night. Second...
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Femoral neck -2.8: Would you start treatment now?
From Osteopenia to Osteoporosis in Five Years - what would you do? Hi everyone, I'm 57 and was recently diagnosed with osteoporosis after progressing from...
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Prolonged or re-occurring reaction to a Covid Booster while on Evenity
I had a Covid Booster on a Friday morning and by evening began my typical response to the booster, some chills and didn't sleep well....
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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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Hip/spine osteopenia: forearm osteoporosis
Anyone had this diagnosis? I have been researching how to handle this for the past month. Endo/ bone specialist wants me to do reclast… forearm...
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Neuropathy during Evenity treatments
Has anyone experienced increased neuropathy in legs, hands or the face? I am having greatly increased numbness and burning sensations after my 4th set of...
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I try to get my calcium with food rather than supplements. It is not that hard....
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Hello I had no difficulty in recovery or returning to my usual activities after the Kyphoplasty....
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I've always heard and read exercise helps a lot with bones. I'm surprised he/she said that....
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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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No response to forteo
I took forteo for 13 months. Dexa scan shows no improvement in hip or spine bone density. I was conscientious about diet and exercise. I...
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Is a Pilates reformer good for osteoporosis?
I’m 67 and have osteoporosis and have had a back fracture. I try to exercise/walk several times a week. Recently I’ve been seeing Pilates studios...
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