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Vick712000

Vick712000

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Born in Akron, Ohio March 9, 1952. Have a family of 33 years.

Life's "Growing Pain?"

Caring wife and grandparent. Dealing with pain and stiffness in my body. I just want to know and understand how to deal with life's growing pain. Thank you Vicki W.
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Osteoporosis, Prostate Cancer and Hormone Therapy: What You Should Know

Prostate cancer is sometimes treated with hormone therapy, also known as androgen deprivation, in which a man's production of testosterone (the hormone that feeds prostate cancer) is shut down.    What You Should Know   Osteoporosis may be a side effect of hormone therapy for prostate cancer because... Read moreChevron
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Older Guys: Get Evaluated for Osteoporosis

Older men should be evaluated regularly for osteoporosis, according to new guidelines of men and the bone-thinning disease released by the American College of Physicians. There's been an undercurrent of men-get-osteoporosis-too coverage in the press in recent years. But this set of guidelines is based on pretty rigorous analysis of research to see... Read moreChevron
Cathync

Should I stop taking Actonel since my T-score is worse?

My T-score is lower(from -1.9 to-2.4) in my hip since I started taking Actonel.I have been taking it for 3 years now. Should I continue taking it or stop and look for alternatives?
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Osteoporosis, low Vitamin D & thyroid problems

 I am curious about whether there is a connection between  osteoporosis, low vitamin D levels and a multinodular goiter.  I am 57,  just got the results of my DXA scan and have a spine T score of -2.5.  I also had low vitamin D levels and I'm taking 50,000 units weekly.  My vitamin D levels are now at the low... Read moreChevron

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