Welcome to our Member Interviews!
Our first interview will be with Phyllis, one of our community contributors here at OsteoporosisConnection.com. Phyllis has graciously agreed to answer my questions about her experiences dealing with osteoporosis. So without further adieu, let's all welcome Phyllis.
Phyllis, when did you find out you had osteoporosis?
I found out I had osteoporosis in 2005. I attended a local health fair and had the heel test. When it came back showing bone loss,...
I have chronic ulcerative colitis and undergo yearly colonoscopy. I previously have taken a fleet phosphosoda prep. I have heard that this... Read more »
Many people ask me about my StompahyX revision surgery, which I had in 2008 some 5-years after my gastric bypass weight-loss surgery in... Read more »
Calcium is an essential mineral in the human body. It is needed for the proper formation of bones and teeth and is also found in the... Read more »
What is StomaphyX Revision Surgery? StomaphyX is an incisionless revision surgery for gastric bypass weight loss surgery patients whom have... Read more »
I have stated in many prior posts that gastric bypass surgery in not free ride. At the risk of being redundant, I will make the case again:... Read more »
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A laxative is a medication used to produce bowel movements. Laxative overdose occurs when someone accidentally or intentionally takes more than the... Read more »
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Medications for Calcium StonesDiuretics. Diuretics are medicines commonly used to treat high blood pressure and other disorders. They remove fluid... Read more »
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CausesThe key process in the development of kidney stones is supersaturation.The urine carries salts, including calcium oxalate, uric acid, cystine,... Read more »
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A urine pH test measures the acidity of urine.See also: Acid loading testAlternative NamespH - urineHow the test is performedA urine sample is... Read more »
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PreventionAnyone who has had kidney stones should try to prevent a recurrence. Some general observations include:The most important dietary... Read more »
CDC: Colonoscopies Are Worth It The Center for Disease Control says that fewer people are getting colon cancer and fewer people are dying from it as well, thanks in part to higher screening rates. From 2003 to 2007, the rate of colon cancer...
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