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gonesoon3

posted 09/02/2009, comment (1)

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I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis approximately five years ago after I suffered a compression fracture in my spine. I have it in my knees, wrists, fingers, neck, shoulder, back and ankles. I have been on medications for chronic pain for approximately three years, vitamin D and calcium supplements, I tried Fossamax but have Gerd... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2009, comments (9)

Question of the Week: Is Your Osteoporosis Treatment Working or Not?

Some of us are doing well on our osteoporosis treatment and some of us aren't. For those who aren't seeing gains in bone density, this can be extremely discouraging and we'd like to come up with some ideas for you that may help. Questions: -Tell us which one of these scenarios applies to you? -What you are taking and how... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/26/2009, comments (2)

Biophosphonates cause Osteoclasts

Osteoporosis Drugs Work But... A recent study of Jan 1, 2009 has shown that biophosphonates produce giant osteoclasts -- which are as yet unexplained. Osteoclasts are cells that produce bone break up. Even otherwise latest research has shown that in women who take Fosamax for a long time the number of osteoclasts... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/26/2009, comments (7)

Question of the Week: Your Opinions on Obama’s Health Reform?

I want to thank you all for joining us again and to tell you we really appreciate your input! Your comments help us all, and make this a great place to hear all opinions. What do you think of the Presidents' plan for Health Care Reform? Are you hoping it will be passed into legislation, or not and why? If... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/23/2009, comments (8)

Step By Step – The Osteoporosis Diagnosis

What’s usually the first symptom of osteoporosis?A broken bone.Sadly, most of us don’t realize we have osteoporosis (let alone its precursor, osteopenia) till we actually suffer a fracture. If we’re “lucky,” it’s something simple, like an ankle (Sonia Sotomayor) or elbow (Hillary Clinton). More devastating,... Read more Chevron

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