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Pam Flores

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posted 04/01/2009, comments (2)

News on Osteonecrosis of the Jaw from the ADA and NOF

If you are confused about osteonecrosis of the jaw, the American Dental Association (ADA) and the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) published a brochure to help you determine fact from fiction. You can order this brochure here, to help you to understand what issues you may face with this type of disorder. This new brochure titled:... Read more Chevron

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Eva

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posted 02/07/2009, comments (3)

Boniva IV Side Effects

I was recently diagnosed with Osteoporosis. My Dr. recommended Boniva IV because I cannot take the meds by mouth, due to Acid Reflux Disease. Had my first injection yesterday. Ten minutes later, as I was running errands, I suddenly experienced difficulty swallowing. I drank some water, managed to swallow with great effort,... Read more Chevron

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Pam Flores

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posted 01/30/2009, comments (5)

Treatment Options for Premenopausal Women With Osteoporosis

According to Dr. Susan Ott, Professor of the University of Washington Bone Physiology Course, "Bisphosphonates are NOT APPROVED for prevention of osteoporosis in premenopausal women." (Bisphosphonates include drugs like Fosamax, Boniva, and Actonel). Okay I understand that statement, but what about those who have established primary osteoporosis,... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/30/2008, comments (0)

Beyond Bisphosphonates: Estrogen And SERMS

While bisphosphonates—Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, and Reclast— are the most powerful drugs we have to combat osteoporosis, they come with a host of potential side effects. If you’re unable to deal with those side effects; and/or if your osteoporosis is mild, you may want to consider two other types of osteoporosis treatment:... Read more Chevron

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posted 11/18/2008, comments (2)

New Forteo Delivery Device

Eli Lily has released a new pen (delivery device) with updated and easier to use design and user steps. I recently received a letter from Eli Lily announcing the release of this new delivery device for injecting Forteo®--even though I had finished my two year treatment with it--I was excited to read about the changes that were made in... Read more Chevron

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