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reclast

cyndi7
  • By cyndi7 · New reply 1:19 am
  • Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 2 replies
  • I would like to know anyone that knows anything about Reclast and the side effects. I am scheduled to have it done tomorrow and a little scared of the side effects. I have taken Bonvia and was really ...

PLEASE HELP MY TWIN SISTER-RECLAST ONCE A YR INFUSION

morning132
  • By morning132 · New reply 1:12 am
  • Discussion in Pain relief · 73 replies
  • My twin sister had the Reclast infusion over 3 months ago. Afterwards, she experienced EXTREME pain in her joints and muscles. She has had blood tests, etc. done before and after this infusion. This pain ...

Broken shoulder and torn rotator cuff

cindyluehoo
  • By cindyluehoo · Posted 12:53 am
  • Discussion in Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis · 0 replies
  • Hi everyone, I'm new here. I've enjoyed reading you, you are so supportive and just.....there. I had a fall almost two months ago and today found out I broke my shoulder and tore my rotator cuff! I've ...

Havent forgotten you

Giamarie
  • By Giamarie · New reply 12:44 am
  • Journal · 18 replies
  • Hi everyone, Ive been going thru days of unbearable pain and thats why you havent heard from me,Ive been in bed..Also with the 2 surgerys to still recover from, Iam in a fix.. Dont give up on me, I'll ...

Reclast Horror

LeslieJoyce
  • By LeslieJoyce · New reply 12:34 am
  • Journal · 1 reply
  • My mother is 71-year-old female who has Addison's disease. Because of the Addison's disease, she has been taking corticosteroids for many years and because of that she has developed osteoporosis. Last ...

new fosomax problems

bparisien
  • By bparisien · New reply yesterday at 11:44 pm
  • Journal · 17 replies
  • What do you think about the new info about people breaking a femur after more than 5 years on fosomax? I have decided to stop taking fosomax. I have been hearing about problems for years, and this confirms ...

New medical report states Fosamax may hurt bones

Jacqueline

Forteo Blues

Charna
  • By Charna · Posted yesterday at 11:05 pm
  • Discussion in Osteoporosis medications · 0 replies
  • Hello to everyone. I am really new at this, first posting, and unsure about how all this really works, so feeling a bit insecure about this process. I began taking Forteo 3 weeks ago because I have severe ...

Reclast for Post Polio?

Aliprim
  • By Aliprim · Posted yesterday at 10:17 pm
  • Discussion in Osteoporosis medications · 0 replies
  • I had polio as a child and now have post-polio. I also have osteoporosis in the areas where the polio has left my muscles most weak, mainly in one hip. I have taken Actonel, Fosamax and then Forteo for ...

ABC Evening News

pagebooks
  • By pagebooks · New reply yesterday at 9:51 pm
  • Discussion in Osteoporosis medications · 14 replies
  • The lead story on tonight's ABC evening news program was about the alarming incidence of femur fractures experienced by women who have been taking Fosamax for extended periods of time. Maggie ...

WEAKENING BONES AND OUTTERSPACE

DeskJockey101
  • By DeskJockey101 · New reply yesterday at 9:45 pm
  • Journal · 16 replies
  • YOU KNOW I WAS THINKING LAST NIGHT ABOUT THE ASTRONAUTS WHO GO OUT INTO SPACE. THEY HAVE A PROBLEM WITH SHRINKAGE WITH THEIR BONES AS WELL. I WONDER WHAT NASA IS GIVING THEM TO HELP KEEP THEIR BONES HEALTHY ...

Vitamin D Hates Me

2lessparathyroids
  • By 2lessparathyroids · New reply yesterday at 4:55 pm
  • Discussion in Vitamins and supplements · 10 replies
  • Ok, so everyone is on the vitamin D bandwagon and I would like to be too. Just one small problem. Everytime I take vitamin D my blood pressure becomes erratic as well as other symptoms of hyperparathyroidism ...

Prayer goes on

GringoGrandma
  • By GringoGrandma · New reply yesterday at 4:02 pm
  • Journal · 12 replies
  • I haven't been here for a while. Very busy with the childrens' home completing the top story. Not totally finished yet, but close. No matter where I am or what my hands find to do, you my dear friends ...

Hot, as in Muy Caliente

GringoGrandma
  • By GringoGrandma · Posted yesterday at 3:52 pm
  • Journal · 0 replies
  • Wow, Spring came in with the sun blazing, the plum tree in blossom and my spinach ready to eat. I'm thankful for 3' adobe walls to keep it cool inside. Roof garden and courtyard are beautiful. My friend ...

Skeetches Action Pack Sneakers

Karenfaye
  • By Karenfaye · New reply yesterday at 1:38 pm
  • Journal · 25 replies
  • I could not believe that these shoes would make a difference. My husband bought me a pair for Christmas and I love them. They help my knees from hurting when I walk and every other thing the manufacturer ...

Nettles

sadbones
  • By sadbones · New reply yesterday at 1:06 pm
  • Discussion in Vitamins and supplements · 11 replies
  • Hi Everyone- Just wanted to know if anyone has been using the Herb Nettles to help with bone density. I read the following article this weekend- http://blog.seattlepi.com/naturalnotes/a rchives/196842.asp ...

Use of Weight Vests

marymarymary
  • By marymarymary · New reply yesterday at 12:43 pm
  • Discussion in Assistive devices · 32 replies
  • I have read in some of these discussions of individuals using weight vests. This sounds as if it would be a good way to invigorate the spinal bones. What have people experienced with these devices and ...

Forteo and a travel case

Ali-Mom
  • By Ali-Mom · New reply yesterday at 12:02 pm
  • Journal · 5 replies
  • I have just been prescribed Forteo, and the mail order pharmacy my drug plan uses just sends it, apparently, in a styrofoam container. How do I find out about getting one of the Forteo travel bags that ...

RECLAST

reets
  • By reets · New reply yesterday at 11:46 am
  • Journal · 25 replies
  • Just wondered if anyone has any positive things to say about reclast. I could not tolerate Fosamax (took one pill) and now my endocrinologist is recommending Reclast. I know about the many bad side effects ...

Evista

iola
  • By iola · New reply yesterday at 11:25 am
  • Discussion in Osteoporosis medications · 15 replies
  • Has any one out there have taken Evista ? Would you please let me know how you are doing ? I am thinking about taking it soon. Iola ...

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