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The living dead

By SillySally · New reply 9:12 am
Journal · 93 replies
I feel I've reached the point of no return. I am totally bed bound. I have hair so long that I can sit on it! It's always been my pride and joy! but now, I can't brush it, can't wash it, have had it hidden ...

Support Group in Michigan

By smo23915 · New reply 8:39 am
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 4 replies
If any one would like to meet for coffee and start a group in Michigan, just let me know. I would love to do so. Sharon ...

Osteoroposis

By Anitha_Rani · New reply 7:51 am
Discussion in Osteopenia (low bone density) · 13 replies
HI, I'm 25 year old female, recently i have given birth to a child 4 months back, during pregnancy time i had a severe hip pain after delivering the baby also i had the same problem, so i went for check ...

Alendronate & Fibromyalgia

By Cindy0824 · New reply 7:36 am
Discussion in Medication side effects · 24 replies
I have been taking meds for osteoporosis for approx. 8 years. In March of 2012 my OBGYN's office called to tell me my numbers were up to where I no longer needed to take them. I was on Actonel for 4 years ...

Kyphoplasty - good or bad?

By maeve22 · New reply 5:27 am
Discussion in Treatment and medications · 16 replies
Having had 6/7 spinal fractures since June 2012 I am now considering having Kyphoplasty . I am hoping this might help with the pain and the kyphosis and protruding stomach that I now have. I have not ...

Actonel induced fibromyalgia?

By AnnahD · New reply yesterday at 11:43 pm
Discussion in Medication side effects · 7 replies
On March 8th, this year, I took my first ever bisphosphonate pill (Actonel 150 mg per month) and had some nausea, GERD and a general sense of not feeling very well. By March 12th, I was feeling better ...

What is the best supplement for arthritis

By FernM · New reply yesterday at 11:29 pm
Journal · 39 replies
My back has been hurting for 4-5 months and after taking Osteo-Bi-Flex and finding it has really helped with the pain I feel my problem is arthritis in the spine. From a stomach exray the Dr had told ...

DEXA LUNAR vs HOLOGIC ---PARADOX

By Coveman · New reply yesterday at 11:23 pm
Discussion in Diagnosing osteoporosis · 12 replies
After 6 tests on HOLOGIC DEXA MACHINES, this year I took a LUNAR DEXA. The results are puzzling. My femoral neck T SCORES got worse: It went from -3.1 to -3.5, BUT the BMD improved from .654 to .698 ...

Calcitonin Injections

By Vickysa · New reply yesterday at 10:50 pm
Discussion in Medication side effects · 1 reply
Has anyone had Calcitonin injections for treatment of osteoporosis? If so, I would be very interested in your experience. Any side effects? Any success stories? I am familiar with Calcitonin nasal medication ...

MK4 and MK7

By cglynn · New reply yesterday at 9:58 pm
Discussion in Diagnosing osteoporosis · 21 replies
Good Morning all, Well, I have now been on my regimen a good couple of months or so and so far so good I think...or at least I hope. I have my new treadmill and have faithfully been exercising 5 days ...

Bones tingling & headaches

By HazelLynn · New reply yesterday at 7:13 pm
Discussion in Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis · 7 replies
Hello, Since I started Strontium Ranelate about six weeks ago, i can feel my bones, tingling thoughout, has anyone esle experienced this, and does anyone know what it is tht is happening? Also, my neck ...

FDA admits it knew arsenic added to chicken feed for 60 years.

By torn2tears · New reply yesterday at 5:28 pm
Discussion in Off topic conversations · 4 replies
Arsenic resides in the brain, bones and other body parts. This is just the tip of the ice-berg for what the FDA has covered up from the public. Their depth of corruption knows no bounds. Just look at ...

Very Bad News: Broken Ribs

By KMFDallas · New reply yesterday at 4:48 pm
Discussion in Off topic conversations · 16 replies
Very very bad news: Friday night, at a friends house, I tripped over her Chihuahua and fell into the wall. I have broken at least 3 ribs on my right side. This is the 4th time for these ribs. Lots of ...

Results of MRI, Good D levels, 5-HTP

By SoCalKim · New reply yesterday at 4:05 pm
Journal · 12 replies
Phew. I had my MRI Monday, and met this my ortho MD today to discuss results. The test was to evaluate my left femoral head for AVN (Avascular Necrosis...bone death) after my two pelvic fractures (on ...

Low bone density

By rebecca1978 · New reply yesterday at 1:34 pm
Discussion in Osteopenia (low bone density) · 6 replies
Hi im 35 and was just told i have Low bone density Im 5'8 135 pounds and just need to know what all i can do to help my bones get stronger. Also i am a smoker and thats what i need to give up but its ...

Informative short video on supplements

By Tamhart · New reply yesterday at 11:46 am
Discussion in Supplements and vitamins · 3 replies
I subscribe to Housecalls which is a Sunday show with 2 doctors sharing information on the latest health topics. This is a short video but is loaded with information regarding vitamins. He touches upon ...

Exercises to avoid

By alwaysgrateful · New reply yesterday at 11:42 am
Discussion in Exercise and physical therapy · 26 replies
I have just become aware of a new yoga program for senior women coming out of India which looks like it is going to be widely disseminated internationally. One of the movements is bending forward to touch ...

The Silver Lining A Renewed Sense of Self

By sidewalker · New reply yesterday at 11:40 am
Discussion in Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis · 12 replies
I found out that I have Severe Osteoporosis of the Lumbar Spine and Hip earlier this week. I needed a jolt to reignite my connection to my connections to my: mind, body, spirit, marriage and friendships ...

Prolia!

By KAR49 · New reply yesterday at 9:42 am
Discussion in Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis · 36 replies
I was diagnosed with osteoporosis many years ago......took Actonel for a long time and when Fosomax had a generic was switched over to that. Neither medication helped (Dexascan still the same) Then came ...

Do not use 'no more tears' shampoo

By torn2tears · New reply yesterday at 8:42 am
Discussion in Treatment and medications · 7 replies
For those who still think the FDA "Government" is watching our backs. http://www.worldpublicunion.org/2013-05- 17-NEWS-johnson-johnson-admits-baby-prod ucts-contain-cancer-causing-formaldehyde .html t2t ...

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