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Vitamin D Deficiency

by Amy Bates on Osteoporosis
Wednesday, February 27 2008

I recently had a blood test to determine my vitamin D storage levels.  I found out today mine is 28 which is low.  My doctor is having me take two powerful vitamin D pills, then wait 2 weeks and repeat the dosage.  After a 2 month period we will check the levels again.  I learned that many doctors do not perform this test, but... Read moreChevron

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Forteo Reaction

by Amy Bates on Osteoporosis
Thursday, January 24 2008

I recently stopped taking my Forteo after being on it a full year.  About an hour after my last injection in December, my face became flushed, I felt  hot, my heart began poundly wildly and my chest ached.  I was afraid I was going to pass out.  Even though the episode lasted a few minutes it was extremely... Read moreChevron

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