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PJ Hamel

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posted 02/13/2009, comments (0)

Why I've Chosen To Take Actonel For Bone Loss

Osteoporosisconnection.com, the site you’re currently visiting, contains an intricate jigsaw of posts by visitors, posts by expert patients and doctors, and reader questions with answers. And the vast majority of this content is devoted to one subject: osteoporosis drugs. Do I need to take a drug? Does it have to be a bisphosphonate? If so,... Read more Chevron

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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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posted 01/22/2009, comments (2)

Don't Be Afraid To Participate In Treatment Decisions

If you’re a Prime Time Woman—which is how marketers refer to those of us between the ages of 50 and 70—you grew up thinking doctors Knew It All. There was never any thought of self-diagnosis, or back-and-forth dialogue about treatment. Your parents took you to the doctor when you had a sore throat, the doctor told you to gargle... Read more Chevron

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posted 01/02/2009, comments (0)

Detecting Hidden Hip Fractures

If you've sustained an injury or trauma to your hip, and have persistent pain, you need to have diagnostic testing to check for the presence of a hip fracture. Because hip fractures are hard to diagnose with X-rays alone, further testing is necessary if patients continue to have pain. Recently emergency rooms have seen this type of... Read more Chevron

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posted 12/27/2008, comments (2)

Treating Vertebral Compression Fractures

There are two procedures available to repair various types of compression fractures of the spine. If you are looking for a minimally invasive procedure, your options are vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty. Vertebral compression fractures (VCF) are the most common osteoporotic fracture. Low bone density and previous fractures... Read more Chevron

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