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Going to Dr. today to discuss starting on medication.
I'm 70 y/o, diagnosed with mild to moderate osteo in hips. No surprise, runs in the family. I'm nervous about drugs in general, the Bone...
Last active: Aug 16, 2024
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Osteoporosis and Frax score?
Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis (56) in femoral neck (-2.6) and osteopenia in hips (2.5), spine still good, so far. The endocrinologist said to start Reclast...
Last active: Aug 26, 2023
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Younger than usual with severe osteoporosis
Looking for others with severe osteoporosis at a "youngish" age, for mutual support. I am 53 with severe osteoporosis---t-scores: lumbar -3.7, and femoral neck -3.2....
Last active: Aug 20 1:41am
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Osteoporosis bone density test. Did you get yours? How did you do?
After 18 months on Tymlos, my bone density tests are in. For my age, 78, my scores are in the range and the hips have...
Last active: Sep 19, 2024
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overwhelmed by so much (often conflicting) info on natural approaches
Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone else feels overwhelmed when researching what to do about dealing with osteoporosis naturally. There is so much good...
Last active: Mar 21 6:52am
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Help understanding T score results
Hi, I am 70 years old, and was diagnosed with osteoporosis 2 years ago in lumbar spine. Other areas were OK or osteopenia. My spine...
Last active: Nov 8, 2023
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Thoughts on Strontium?
I'm on month 11 of Tymlos and although I'm having some side effects that are manageable, I'm getting tired of being tired all the time....
Last active: Nov 22, 2024
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What's the evidence on Calcium and Vitamin D for bone density?
A recent bone density test came back in the low average range for my age. My OBGYN recommended calcium and vitamin D. I checked with...
Last active: Dec 18, 2024
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osteopenia of lumbar spine
what are the simple, safe, weight bearing exercises to do at home for a 65yo male, to improve his osteopenia of lumbar spine having T-score...
Last active: Oct 21 4:06pm
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Osteoporosis without drugs
I do have some positive news. Dr Belinda Beck has designed an exercise programme for people who need to strengthen their bones. She is Australian...
Last active: Mar 13 12:54pm