People Who Are Living With Osteoporosis

Pam M

Genetic Testing...

This is a great thing to get done. I had it done and i now know for the sake of my children that i do not carry this gene.It is a simple blood test that you will never regret. It took such a load off us all and the worry is down to a minumal. Knowing if you carry this Gene would help you better plan out your life a little better as to health... Read more Chevron

posted 07/13/2007, comments (4)|

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wildflowers

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serenity

we all strive to live a simple peaceful life, it is easy, what is the answer? Stay out of your head, stay in your heart. We think to much, we react to what we think, believing what we are thinking is who we really are. We forget we are the ones putting the thoughts there in the first place. The mind is a computer,... Read more Chevron

posted 07/12/2007, comment (1)|

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sunstateshirley

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too much?

I have osteoporosis. My endocrinologist put me on calcitriol 0.25 MCG three times a day.From the time I started taking this prescription I have developed a problem with itching that is getting progressively worse. I had bloodwork done and my calcium is normal but my phosphorus is high (4.7). No test was done on my Vitamin D levels. My doctor told... Read more Chevron

posted 07/09/2007, comment (1)|

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Letizia

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My experiences with osteoporosis and celiac disease

Hi, I just found this website and this is my first entry. I want to share my experience living with osteoporosis and celiac disease. I am a healthy 57 year old. I do not smoke or drink and my diet is organic. I do however, have a family history of osteoporosis. For six years, at the advice of my doctor, I took... Read more Chevron

posted 07/01/2007, comments (2)|

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katie5222

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Concerns about the Forteo Treatment versus Risk.

I just recently got diagnosed with osteoP. The physicians treatment plan is Forteo or Boniva IV. The mouth drugs were to harsh for my system. After researching, I am not sure that the drug is worse than the Osteo. I am concerned about the drug trial results. I was told that osteosarcoma was only a problem if I already had bone cancer. ... Read more Chevron

posted 06/11/2007, comments (10)|

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