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PJ Hamel

PJ Hamel

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Writer, author, baker, daughter, mom, wife, friend
posted 12/18/2008, comments (2)

Walking The T-Score Tightrope

Can I tell you something? I’m bummed. Totally bummed. I got the results of my DEXA scan recently, and despite the ramped up exercise, the mega-doses of vitamin D and calcium, my darned T scores are continuing to drift inexorably downwards, like snow from a leaden winter sky. And, like the snow, I find those downward-drifting T-scores... Read moreChevron
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PJ Hamel

PJ Hamel

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posted 11/23/2008, comments (0)

Having A DEXA Scan? Start Here

Bone density: How thick/heavy/tightly packed with minerals your bones are. The more tightly packed—the denser your bones—the stronger they are, and the less likely to break. When bone density falls below a certain level, you have osteoporosis.DEXA scan: Dual Energy X-ray Absorptiometry, the most common, and one of the most accurate... Read moreChevron
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Pam Flores

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a wife, paralegal, friend, advocate, and caregiver
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 moreChevron
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Pam Flores

Pam Flores

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posted 11/04/2008, comments (8)

Fosteum: A Natural Treatment for Osteoporosis?

Some of us can't take bisphosphonates, hormone replacement therapy, Forteo, Evista, or Calcitonin for the treatment of osteoporosis, so fosteum may be a solution.   What is Fosteum?   Fosteum is a medicinal food for the dietary management of osteopenia and osteoporosis. Fosteum ingredients are: zinc, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol)... Read moreChevron
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Pam Flores

Pam Flores

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posted 10/10/2008, comments (0)

Have You Had Your Bone Turnover Markers Checked Lately?

Have You Had Your Bone Turnover Markers Checked Lately?   Some of us taking osteoporosis medications have to wait for our next DXA to find out if the drugs we are taking are working to prevent fractures and increase bone density.  For most of us this waiting just isn't practical.  Do we want to subject ourselves to 1 to 2 years of... Read moreChevron
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