Q: I am a male in my low 70's and a male friend of mine recently broke his hip with a simple fall in his house. He was told that it happened because his bones were very thin. How is this possible? I thought this only happens to women.
Unfortunately, this is a common misconception. In reality, 30% of all hip fractures occur in men. If... Read more
There is exciting news in the field of osteoporosis. A new medication was FDA approved last month. Is this medication right for you?
A novel approach for the treatment of osteoporosis has just been approved by the FDA. It is called Reclast (Zoledronic acid). This revolutionary medication is a once a year, 15 minute infusion, which will... Read more
I recently had a bone density scan and the doctor told me that there was no improvement. I don't get it. I take my medication regularly, what am I doing wrong? Should I take a different medication?
This is a common concern that I am consulted on. There are many issues that need to be addressed. This includes taking the medication... Read more
Reader Question: My mom is 75 and is recovering from a fractured wrist and arm. She has been taking Fosamax for about three months. Is there any other treatment? I was wondering if she could take Forteo because she had radiation for breast cancer. It was the estrogen receptor form of cancer and not bone cancer. I read that patients who had... Read more
How common is it for patients to have difficulty tolerating oral bisphosphonates?The difficulties with oral bisphosphonates became known from the original, daily, Alendronate (Fosamax) trials. During these trials, there appeared to be a higher incidence of gastrointestinal disorders. In 1996, post-marketing surveillance revealed a number of case... Read more
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