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Underactive Parathyroid

By Sieglinde · New reply yesterday at 11:32 pm
Discussion in Diseases and health conditions that can cause bone loss · 16 replies
Hi guys. I wonder if anyone can point me to any useful info about an underactive thyroid. It looks as though my OP is connected somehow with this and I am sure that the Specialist will want to force some ...

Difficulty managing foot care due to lack of flexibility

By CharlotteB · New reply yesterday at 9:38 pm
Discussion in Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis · 6 replies
For approximately the last nine months I have had difficulty managing footcare due to (I think) less flexibility in my lower back. This really worries me as I am scared it will get worse and that I will ...

Is Strontium R really better than Bisphosphonates?

By CharlotteB · New reply yesterday at 9:33 pm
Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 14 replies
I was diagnosed with OP about two months ago and was prescribed Alendronate (bisphosphonate) and Calcium/Vit.D. So far I have not taken the Alendronate. My reasons for this are that I am put off by it's ...

Maywood, IL

By sdivas · Posted yesterday at 6:36 pm
Discussion in Organizations for information, activities and resources · 0 replies
The Loyola Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease Center will offer free osteoporosis screenings with physician interpretation of results and a recommendation plan. The following people are eligible for ...

Something I don't understand about forward spinal flexion

By HighImpactLover · New reply yesterday at 4:04 pm
Discussion in Exercise · 68 replies
I am a little confused over why people with OP are not supposed to flex our spines? They say this may cause anterior compression fractures. I understand this- when we forward flex we are putting more ...

Need some prayers for my neice's daughter - King's Highway is getting Bumpy

By Great-gram · New reply yesterday at 3:49 pm
Journal · 17 replies
Hi to all - a lot has been happening. I thank God for all my Inspire friends. Right now we are in need of prayer for our neice's daughter. She's somewhere around 12 - not sure, and I keep forgetting to ...

I need your help

By Cwm60 · New reply yesterday at 2:52 pm
Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 8 replies
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with osteoperosis, my spine being the worst area. I live in New Jersey, on the Monmouth county/Ocean county border & need recommendations of a rheumatologist, someone ...

BMD increases 16% in 24wk with Walking or joggin & Omega3- 2 good 2B true?

By HighImpactLover · New reply yesterday at 2:47 pm
Discussion in Exercise · 28 replies
Here is the paper: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles /PMC3212907/?tool=pubmed the title: "Long-term aerobic exercise and omega-3 supplementation modulate osteoporosis through inflammatory mechanisms ...

NIGHT LEG PAIN, CRAMPS

By Coveman · Posted yesterday at 1:18 pm
Discussion in Pain relief · 0 replies
I have had severe leg cramps at night in my legs every so often. I narrowed down the cause to TWO issues. 1. WALKING ON A TREADMILL Once I stopped walking on my treadmill, I have had virtually no leg ...

Can spinal bone scan hot spots be confused with osteoarthritis bone spurs?

By HighImpactLover · New reply yesterday at 1:09 pm
Discussion in Diagnosing osteoporosis · 4 replies
Please, I have just a couple of questions that would help me out immensely. GP's really don't know about this. I would really appreciate any input on this subject. (1) Can compression fractures on bone ...

Amputation offered as only solution to bone infection.

By CubbieFan2308 · New reply yesterday at 11:22 am
Discussion in Pain relief · 292 replies
Well, about a month ago I was in the hospital for 6 days with bone infection. The doctor treated me with heavy antibiotics. to try and. get rid of it. It was in my knee that had been replaced twice. When ...

Vitamins

By Marisa1951 · New reply yesterday at 9:15 am
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 5 replies
Your message was sent to TeamInspire. Last message Delete Mark as unread Back to inbox Marisa1951 By Marisa1951 Today at 10:51 am What do you know about Protandim? Also, The vitamin Calmag cap. GNLD..it's ...

Exercise

By jamesrustin · Posted yesterday at 9:14 am
Discussion in Exercise · 0 replies
Can anyone tell me if a person can do any type of exercise in case of osteoporosis ...

Vibrating Machine

By FernM · Posted yesterday at 8:06 am
Discussion in Exercise · 0 replies
Has anyone tried the Vibrating Machine to help build bone density and has it helped? I am wondering if it might not do more harm then good? I walk my dog each day so am trying the walking-jogging (small ...

Vit D3 & Fish Oil

By FernM · Posted yesterday at 7:38 am
Discussion in Vitamins and supplements · 0 replies
Has anyone noticed taking Vit D3 & Fish Oil later in the day having a effect on their sleep? Is there a better time a day to take it? I usually split it, in the morning and at night. If I take more then ...

padgets disease

By witness2 · New reply yesterday at 6:58 am
Journal · 2 replies
i have recently been dignoised with padgets disease in the right hip and femur .dr. has prescribed reclasp infusions.has any one with this taken this treatment ...

Salt substitute

By sybhol · New reply May 15, 2012
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 16 replies
I know that sodium is bad for our bones; I'm wondering about salt substitute. I found a salt substitute called NoSalt that actually tastes like salt to me. It's got zero sodium and 0 calories. Its primary ...

Express Scripts Forteo Delivery

By 22curious · New reply May 15, 2012
Journal · 13 replies
I use Tricare For Life and I buy my maintenance meds via Express Scripts with one exception - Forteo. I do not trust UPS to deliver my Forteo in the constantly refrigerated state that Forteo requires ...

Calcitonin and vitamin/minerals

By Zeke37-4n5 · New reply May 15, 2012
Discussion in Osteoporosis medications · 1 reply
Has anyone used calcitonin injections as well as being on the vitamin & mineral regimen and what were results? Is this counter- productive ...

Vitamin D Level

By Nancy08 · New reply May 15, 2012
Discussion in Diagnosing osteoporosis · 27 replies
I have been trying to increase my level of vitamin D but it has been a very slow process. Anybody knows how much can you take a day? I am taking 7.000 i.u a day, and my test was only 35 after 5 months ...

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