Are you taking an osteoporosis medication and seeing very little improvement? If so, this is very frustrating because we do all we're suppose to and then when we have our next DXA, and the numbers are the same, worse, or show a tiny improvement because we may have a secondary cause for this that needs to be treated. We get a lot of questions from members who don't see any bone mineral density (BMD) improvements with their osteoporosis medications, so I thought we should go over some things...
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What is Your FRAX Score?
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Ever wonder why you are taking a medication to strengthen your bones? "Because my doctor told me so" is not a good reason. Many doctors... Read more »
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Osteoporosis: The First 48 hours
By Lila de Tantillo, Health Expert
The first 48 hours after being diagnosed with osteoporosis can be a scary and challenging time. But if your osteoporosis was detected after... Read more »
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Bone Mineral Density Testing: Helpful information about DEXA Scanning
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Bone density scanning, also called dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA or DEXA) or bone densitometry, is the most widely used method to... Read more »
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Walking The T-Score Tightrope
By PJ Hamel, Health Expert
Can I tell you something? I’m bummed. Totally bummed. I got the results of my DEXA scan recently, and despite the ramped up exercise, the... Read more »
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A Beginners Guide to Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis means “porous bone.” As we age our bone becomes more porous resulting in a loss of bone structure which can lead to fracture. ... Read more »
Osteoporosis: Diagnosis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Candidates for Bone Density TestingBecause osteoporosis can occur with few symptoms, testing is important. Bone density testing is recommended... Read more »
Diagnosis of Osteoporosis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoporosis
Signs and Symptoms of OsteoporosisOsteoporosis usually develops without symptoms until it is severe enough to cause changes in stature, posture or... Read more »
Treatment Options for Osteoporosis
Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Osteoporosis
Goals of Treatment for OsteoporosisThere is currently no cure for osteoporosis. The best treatment available for osteoporosis is prevention. The... Read more »
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