What is a Bone Density Test? How does the doctor choose where to scan you (wrist, ankle, hip)? What is the difference between this and a bone scan?
What is a Bone Density Test?
A bone density test is an examination by either special x-rays or ultrasound to determine how much bone mineral content (calcium and other minerals)... Read more
As you may be aware, there are currently 3 FDA approved therapies for osteoporosis. I will try to give you the important differences in the drugs in order to allow you to make an educated decision on therapy.
Long-Term Experience:
The first drug approved was Fosamax, which was followed a few years later by Actonel and most... Read more
Reader Question: Is it too late to do anything about osteoporosis if I have already reached the age of menopause?
It is never too late to improve one’s bones and risk of fracture. Helpful things include dietary management and supplements, proper exercise, lifestyle changes, as well as proper medication management.
Dietary... Read more
Patient Question:Hello. I’ve been on Fosamax for 6 years and as of now, my deviations are as bad as they were when I first started; any gains were obliterated after menopause. I’m way into the high fracture risk in all 3 sites. eg -3.6 for back, etc. My doctors have been encouraging me to use Forteo. I’m totally freaked about the bone... Read more
Recently the FLEX (Fracture Intervention Trial Long Term Extension) trial that was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) left us with some very interesting information. This was a randomized, double-blind trial that compared the effects of discontinuing alendronate (Fosamax) treatment after 5 years vs. continuing it... Read more
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