Osteoporosis - People Who Are Living With Osteoporosis

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Pam Flores

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posted 11/30/2009, comment (1)

New Years Resolution for Good Bone Health: Question of the Week

It's that time of year again where we start to make our lists of things to change or accomplish in the coming year. You may have recently decided to have a DXA scan, or you're re-thinking your exercise routine due to the change in weather. Maybe you've even discovered some new bone supplements you'd like to try, but... Read more Chevron

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Viva

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posted 11/28/2009, comments (4)

Reclasp Infusion

My name is Viva and I'm 60 years old. I have osteoporosis . I received reclasp infusion on Tues. I was told to drink water 2 days before the day of and 2 days after to help flush out the kidneys. I felt like more than the flu. I had awful taste in my mouth after the infusion and chills. The following morning I was... Read more Chevron

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gonesoon3

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posted 09/02/2009, comment (1)

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I was diagnosed with osteoporosis and osteoarthritis approximately five years ago after I suffered a compression fracture in my spine. I have it in my knees, wrists, fingers, neck, shoulder, back and ankles. I have been on medications for chronic pain for approximately three years, vitamin D and calcium supplements, I tried Fossamax but have Gerd... Read more Chevron

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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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JOANNE

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a since the breast i am thankful everyday i wake up

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posted 08/11/2009, comments (4)

have to start forteo and worrird about taking it

i had breast cNCER AND HAD LEFT BREAST REMOVED O MARCH 24TH 2008 THEN BROKE LEFT LEG ON NOV.23RD 2008 AM ON A CANCER PILL FOR 5 YEARS JUST HAD FEXA SCAN CAME BACK TERRIBLE NOW THEY WANT ME TO TAKE FORTEO OR RECLAST I AM SCARED OF BOTH HAS ANYONE ELSE WITH BREAST CANCER AND ON THE ARIMADEX TAKED EVER ONE OF THESE THEY SAY I HAVE TO YAKE ONE... Read more Chevron

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