It seems to me that far too many health care providers are jumping to prescribe one of the "bone-building" drugs as the first response for any woman who shows any sign of decreased bone mass, even when they are far from having osteoporosis or even advanced osteopenia (the level of loss before osteoporosis). The drugs, the first of which was Fosamax, do not come without risk, and many of us haven't really understood how they act.
First a few comments on osteoporosis and prevention: ...
Wouldn't it be fantastic if we could slow or even stop the progression of osteoporosis? Well the Best Bones ForeverTM web site, under the... Read more »
Currently the best available evaluation of one's bone density is performed with a DXA scan. This is a radiological study that uses minimal... Read more »
NASA sends mice into space for a unique study on osteoporosis. Astronauts lose bone mass while traveling in zero gravity, and a new... Read more »
If you’ve been diagnosed with osteopenia or osteoporosis, you know how they can impact your life. But, as with so many health challenges,... Read more »
Full Question: Do you know of any reliable research on the effects of Zonegran usage on bone density in a woman of peri and... Read more »
A joint US-China study concluded that exposure to second-hand smoke increased the risk of osteoporosis in pre-menopausal women by a factor of three.... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Certain breast cancer treatments can speed up bone loss or cause you to lose more bone than you normally would: Chemotherapy: Some chemotherapy... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Osteoporosis happens when your bone mass and bone density are below normal. If you have osteoporosis, you have a higher risk of breaking a bone. The... Read more »
Source: eOrthopod
Osteolysis or bone loss after total knee replacement (TKR) can be a problem. Tiny flecks of bone and debris from the backside of the implant lead to... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Your bones give your body its shape, help you move, and support your body. Your bones also help protect your heart, lungs, and brain. Even though... Read more »
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