Information and opinions on health from Rita B at HealthCentral.com. HealthCentral.com is one of the top health destinations on the Web, with more than 35 condition-specific, wellness and general health Web properties. http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/70558/index http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/70558/rss self application/xml en-us 15 120 19 http://www.healthcentral.com/images/hc_logo_sm.gif http://www.healthcentral.com/profiles/c/70558/index http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/70558/18917/vitamin Wed, 09 Jan 2008 09:09:00 -0500 Rita B I was diagnosed w/osteoporsis 10 yr ago at the age of 51.  I've been taking fosamax and having a dexascan annually since that time.  I also have a thyroid condition and take levoxyl daily. Bone density improved & the dexascan recommendation in 2005  was changed to 1x2yr.  In '06 was advised by endochrinoligist to take 50,000 IU of vitamin D 2 x week; one year later,... http://www.healthcentral.com/osteoporosis/c/70558/18917/vitamin