Osteoporosis - People Who Are Living With Osteoporosis

carol jo

posted 02/29/2008, comments (5)

New osteoporsis yearly Intravenous injection is it Reclass? Preclass? Who knows about this?

I heard about a new osteoporsis treatment where it takes 15 minutes to get an IV yearly. It is covered by insurance. I need to know the name of this and the manufacturer. Is it Reclast? I now take a Boniva IV injection every three months. It costs $439.00 each time. I am a senior and run out of RX... Read more Chevron

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Amy Bates

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posted 02/27/2008, comments (2)

Vitamin D Deficiency

I recently had a blood test to determine my vitamin D storage levels. I found out today mine is 28 which is low. My doctor is having me take two powerful vitamin D pills, then wait 2 weeks and repeat the dosage. After a 2 month period we will check the levels again. I learned that many doctors do not perform this test, but... Read more Chevron

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Elena Cohen

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posted 02/24/2008, comments (2)

swallowing problems

I have been taking Actonel (once a week) for 4 years. I'm beginning to have acid reflux and most importantly I'm having problems swallowing. Any suggestions?

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posted 02/21/2008, comments (5)

Vitamin D intake, just diagnosed seeking information

Having just been diagnosed with having osteoporosis, despite a very active life syle and weight bearing exercise, I am unsure of many of the do and dont's of calcium supplements etc.How important is taking Vit D with a calcium supplement? How much Vit D should I be taking? Can Vit D, have any negative effects on the body if I took too much?I... Read more Chevron

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Connie Ivey

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posted 02/14/2008, comments (11)

Had to stop using Forteo

Hello, Wanted to give a up-date about my side effects. Took Forteo for 2-weeks, did o.k. Then I had severe pain in my spine after taking the injection, call my Dr., His reply was the Forteo had nothing to do with the pain, next time go the the emergency room. Is what I was instructed to do , also to continue the injection. Next injection of... Read more Chevron

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