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Prior Guillain Barre Syndrome patient. Ok to take Forteo?
Hello! I am new to this group and have appreciated reviewing all the comments on Forteo. I acquired Guillain Barre Syndrome last year and my...
Last active: Apr 30, 2023
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51 yo just diagnosed with Osteoporosis
I had my first DEXA scan at 49 and it came back as having osteopenia. I received a diagnosis of osteoporosis this week, with 14.7%...
Last active: Mar 29 12:41pm
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Reclast and Omeprazole
Hi! I just joined after extensively researching for an answer to my dilemma. At 65, and after supplementing and exercising, I have osteoporosis in my...
Last active: Aug 24 9:50am
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Bone meds prior to spinal fusion
I had seen a doctor recommended by my PCP to explore injectables - spine is -1.9 and hip is -2.3, worse than scan two years...
Last active: Jan 12, 2023
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Osteoporosis after 20 years on and off of Fosimax now at a crossroad
Hello everyone! I have been on medication on and off for the last 25 years to prevent further bone loss such as Fosimax and Actinol....
Last active: Apr 12 7:03am
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Mild osteoporosis DEXA scores: what would you do?
I posted this question earlier, which was about mild vs. severe DEXA scores. Replies seemed to veer off pretty quickly, lol, so I'm starting again....
Last active: Feb 5 6:40am
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68 yr. man with -4.9 in L4!
A first DEXA has revealed that I have osteoporosis in one my femoral necks (-2.7) and average -4.4 in Lumbar vertebrae (one region was -4.9)....
Last active: Mar 22, 2023
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Immediate and severe Tymlos side effects.
Has anyone else experienced immediate and severe side effects from Tymlos, with their first injection? I had a first and last injection of Tymlos in...
Last active: Aug 19 3:52am
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Where to even start with bone drugs
I had a dexa scan almost 10 years ago which showed scores in the low 2’s. My recent dexa scan shows my back and neck...
Last active: Feb 4 9:18pm
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Is anyone experiencing increased GERDS/Acid Reflux?
For many years I have been on generic Prilosec and after trying Fosamax I had to start taking Famotidine as well for severe Acid Reflux....
Last active: Jun 21 7:47am