Rheumatoid arthritis.
Steroids.
Sedentary lifestyle.
Being low on vitamin D.
All are risk factors for developing osteoporosis. Although being a postmenopausal woman tends to be one of the more familiar risk factors, men, children and young adults are vulnerable, too. If you feel as if a heavy sack of doom just snuck onto your shoulders, you're not alone.
What is osteoporosis? What can you do to prevent it? What can you do if you have it? Pam Flores from our Osteoporosis site is here to...
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A recap of research and events related to bone health, from an osteoporosis study that changes the way we look at the causes of fracture to... Read more »
When Michelle Easton, 56, was diagnosed with osteoporosis five years ago, her doctor prescribed Fosamax. Michelle was diligent about taking... Read more »
If you’re reading these words, you’re probably interested in osteoporosis – either because you have it; you’re trying to prevent... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones lose their normal density and become more susceptible to fractures. Osteoporosis occurs when... Read more »
Neil J. Gonter, M.D., is a board certified Internist and Rheumatologist in clinical practice in Northern New Jersey. He is an Assistant Professor of... Read more »
Osteoporosis is a disease that causes bones to weaken and break. The most common bones affected are the hip, wrist and vertebrae. Approximately 10... Read more »
Q: How do most patients get referred to a rheumatologist in the first place?Kremer: Usually, it’s the pain that’s perceived to be arthritis pain.... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time. Alternative Names Thin bones Causes,... Read more »
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Many people confuse osteoporosis with arthritis and mistakenly believe it is safe to wait for symptoms such as swelling and joint pain to occur... Read more »
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