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Anne Fahey

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Forteo to treat broken bones after partial humerus replacement due to AVN

My 49 year old husband has COPD and treatment for this is Prednisone. This steriod use caused Avascular Necrosis. This led to a partial humerus replacement and during the op, a spiral fracture of the humerus. Forteo was recommended to regrow bone and used for 2 years and after the 1st year dropped to every other day. Since coming off of... Read moreChevron
posted 04/23/2008, comment (1)|
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Conflict of doctor opinions Forteo vs calcium medications

My mom was diagnosed with severe osteoporosis 7 months back. She is 67 years old and is in India. The doctor (Doctor 1) advised her to take forteo. Since this is the first osteoporosis medication she has taken it is difficult to know if this medication is effective or not. Few months later she had frozen shoulder and was operated with Key hole... Read moreChevron
posted 04/02/2008, comments (4)|
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success with diet

 I want to hear about anyone who has licked osteoporosis how did you do it ? How about finding out what to eat and not eat?
posted 12/06/2007, comments (2)|
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understanding osteoporosis treatment options

    I have a 20 year old daughter with osteoporosis due to an eating disorder in her early teens that lasted several years.  She is finally at a healthy weight/ and exercises regularly as well as taking calcium supplements.  None of this has significantly increased her bone density Her endocrinologist is recommending... Read moreChevron
posted 11/13/2007, comments (4)|
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Nikki

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Reclasp Advice

My mother is definitely have major doubts about taking reclasp.  She has very frail bones and is questioning the side effects.  Has anyone had any side effects or can share there experience taking this drug.  She has reached a point where this can be our last resort. Thank you,Nikki
posted 11/09/2007, comments (42)|
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