Osteoporosis - All People Who Are Interested In "Healthy Bones"

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Pam Flores

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posted 11/09/2009, comments (0)

Question of the Week: Can You Afford Your Osteoporosis Medications?

Many of us are uninsured or underinsured, having to choose between vital necessities like paying for rent, utilities, or getting prescriptions medications filled. With the rise in unemployment, "the number of uninsured today is probably close to 50 million," said Ron Pollack, the executive director of Families USA,... Read more Chevron

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Dr. Shemuel

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I am a wellness coach with a background in chiropractic

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posted 10/30/2009, comments (0)

Clinical Study: Ribonuclease-enriched lactoferrin induces positive effects on bone turnover markers

For those wanting to examine a recent clinical study that focuses on bone health restoration, click on R-ELF study. There are no side effects, it reduced bone resorption markers by 20%, and increased bone formation rate up to 40% within a 3 month period.

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nathji

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Former Harvard physicist, now living in India as author.

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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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Tai

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Retired occupational therapist, musician, gardener, grammy, plus

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posted 05/23/2009, comments (15)

Forteo side-effects

I am a 67-year-old woman living with osteoporosis. I have been using Forteo since Oct. of 2008. My rheumy whom I knew from working together at a hospital and whom I trust said Forteo was the only med that would work. My thoracic vertebrae were already starting to collapse. It was a shock because I had been on Fosamax for... Read more Chevron

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Neil Gonter, MD

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posted 01/29/2009, comments (4)

Is Miacalcin Nasal Spray Good Enough for Me?

Reader Question: I have been treating my osteoporosis for the past few years with medications. Recently I developed intolerance to all oral medications. I am scared to get IV medications and would like to go on Miacalcin nasal spray. Is this good enough for me? Dr. Gonter's Response: There are currently many... Read more Chevron

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