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Shoulder pain from strength training
Trying to make up for lost time (and bone!), maybe I went a bit too gungho on the push-ups and planks. On doctor’s advice, I...
Last active: Jul 3, 2023
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Risks of Hip Surgery with Osteoporosis
I have osteoporosis in my left hip (neck region) with a T score of -2.7. I know that I'm looking at a hip replacement at...
Last active: Aug 28 7:27am
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Laying down as an OP factor
So--67 y.o. male have been diagnosed with OP: -4.9 L4. No secondary causes, normal blood workup (-PTH, PO4 score), high Ca diet, supplements, exercised, etc....
Last active: Mar 29, 2023
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Tymlos and continuous high heat rate even after stopping
I think Tymlos messed my heart forever, I started about 14 months ago, it always increased my heart rate( 130’s to 160’s) right after but...
Last active: Nov 10, 2022
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Early menopause: How do you manage osteopenia?
I went through early menopause at 35 (along with my birth mother and birth grandmother). I am now 47 and have osteopenia in my hip...
Last active: Apr 2, 2016
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How long can I stay on Prolia?
I am 64 years old with a lumbar spine T-score of -3.1 (down 4.9% in 2 years) likely due to poor habits in the past...
Last active: Sep 5, 2023
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What type of weight vest do you use?
My gynecologist recommended I use a weight vest for my osteoporosis. I am getting confused over the many choices. Many seem too big and clunky...
Last active: May 2, 2023
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Understanding advice for dealing with osteoporosis and navigating info
I am looking at where I went wrong following the advice to exercise, eat well and take supplements. I did all of that - religiously...
Last active: Nov 27, 2024
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Evenity and chloresterol
My cholesterol has always been high so my doctor is working with me to lower it with diet, exercise, fish oil, etc. Statins have had...
Last active: Oct 1, 2024
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My doctor did not prescribe any other medication after Prolia
I am a 24 year old male. I have been taking prolia for 3.5 years due to osteoporosis. After 7 doses of prolia, my doctor...
Last active: Jun 9 10:42am