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Lila de Tantillo

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Journalist, Caregiver

Taking a Break From Oral Bisphosphonates

In 1999 my grandmother Esther had a bad fall in which she broke several ribs and suffered compression fractures in her spine. Her doctor subsequently diagnosed her with osteoporosis and prescribed Fosamax. But Grandma, then in her late 80s, had difficulty staying upright the required amount of time after taking it and complained the bisphosphonate... Read moreChevron
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good calcium-loaded recipes

I have really been trying to eat more dairy, I have tried three recipes at foodfit.com, all excellent 
Neil Gonter, MD

Neil Gonter, MD, Health Pro

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Internist, Rheumatologist

When Should I Undergo Screening for Osteoporosis?

My mother fell last week and fractured her wrist. She’s 70 years old, and I’m worried that she has osteoporosis. Should she get a test to find out? I am 35 years old, do I need to worry about osteoporosis now?Your mother, and all women aged 65 and older, should have their bones tested. The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends that... Read moreChevron
Neil Gonter, MD

Neil Gonter, MD, Health Pro

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Internist, Rheumatologist

Questions about Osteoporosis and Exercise

Below are questions and answers about Osteoporosis from Dr. Gonter:1.    I was just diagnosed with osteoporosis. What are the next steps to control it and steps for preventing further bone loss? Is there an exercise regimen that will make my bones stronger?Don’t despair. Understand that while bone mineralization is important in... Read moreChevron

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