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Pinched nerve and Osteoporosis

By Kyila · Posted 2:06 am
In Diseases, conditions and other causes of bone loss · 1 reply
My next specialist appointment is with a neurologist. My rheumatologist thinks I may have a pinched nerve as I have a numb spot on my lower leg. I was sent for a back xray and then a CAT scan of my back ...

Connective tissue disease and Osteo Medications

By Kyila · Posted 2:00 am
In Diseases, conditions and other causes of bone loss · 0 replies
I have been diagnosed with osteoporosis. I also have a positive ANA with a mid-body pattern that is associated with Raynauds and systemic sclerosis. I have Raynauds but no definite diagnosis of what type ...

Low bone density

By rebecca1978 · Posted 1:54 am
In Osteopenia (low bone density) · 1 reply
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 ...

Do not use 'no more tears' shampoo

By torn2tears · Posted yesterday at 9:41 pm
In Treatment and medications · 3 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 ...

AARP Article on the Increase in Falls Among Seniors

By al44 · Posted yesterday at 4:37 pm
In Safe movement and fall prevention · 1 reply
Here's a link to an AARP article that explores the reasons why seniors fall, including dizziness from medication: http://blog.aarp.org/2013/05/15/risk-of- falling-injury-in-older-adults-elderly-v ulnerable-to-injuries ...

Travel with Forteo

By abschwen · Posted yesterday at 12:46 pm
In Off topic conversations · 4 replies
Interested in the comments about skipping the daily treatment. I'm off for Norway in July. Lilly site assures me the "10 hour packs" will actually last 36 hours and I believe I have arranged the legs ...

FORTEO AND MUSCLE DAMAGE

By Merime · Posted yesterday at 12:25 pm
In Medication side effects · 3 replies
I was very interested in beginning the FORTEO treatment for severe osteoporous when a rep from ELILILY came to talk to me about it. supposedly it was so safe that there did not need to be any follow up ...

low intensity vibration machines/tablet

By hayladarla · Posted yesterday at 6:31 am
In Diseases, conditions and other causes of bone loss · 1 reply
I have been searching online for some time now about these low intensity vibration machines or tablets as some people call them, and the results seem worthwhile to try out, hell cant hurt right. Snag ...

A few interesting links

By alwaysgrateful · Posted May 17, 2013
In Organizations for information, activities and resources · 0 replies
http://www.nia.nih.gov/health https://www.supertracker.usda.gov/defaul t.aspx http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/home-ca re-services/HO00084/?utm_source=newslett er&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=osteopo ...

Healthy Bones: Why They Matter for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

By KMFDallas · Posted May 17, 2013
In Books, videos and other resources · 0 replies
Strong bones are important for good health. They give our bodies support, help us move, and protect us from injuries. Bones also store minerals that our bodies need to stay healthy. There are things you ...

Effect of in utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol on lumbar and femoral bon

By KMFDallas · Posted May 17, 2013
In Off topic conversations · 1 reply
Developmental exposure to estrogens has been shown to affect the musculoskeletal system. Furthermore, recent studies have shown that environmental exposure to estrogen-like compounds is much higher than ...

Osteoroposis

By Anitha_Rani · Posted May 17, 2013
In Osteopenia (low bone density) · 4 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 ...

Bones tingling & headaches

By HazelLynn · Posted May 17, 2013
In Postmenopausal women with osteoporosis · 3 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 ...

Femoral Neck DEXA does not diagnose OP??

By HighImpactLover · Posted May 16, 2013
In Diagnosing osteoporosis · 5 replies
I just got a second DEXA scan- I posted results elsewhere. But when I was there, the technician commented that my hips are "normal" as in not even osteopenic. I said "how can that be, my femoral necks ...

Alendronate & Fibromyalgia

By Cindy0824 · Posted May 16, 2013
In Medication side effects · 17 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 ...

Good News!

By HighImpactLover · Posted May 16, 2013
In Exercise and physical therapy · 9 replies
So I will be posting more thorough results in my journal when I get a chance but I just got my DEXA scan results. Last time was Nov 2011. Same machine, same operator. "No statistically significant change ...

Has anyone done Business with Hoveround?

By LovetoCrochet · Posted May 16, 2013
In Assistive devices · 0 replies
When I went to the doctor, I was told that I need to get a new chair. I have had my mobility scooter for several years, but need to get a power wheelchair. My left leg is pretty much shot and there is ...

Newly diagnosed/results

By RavenSnow (Inactive) · Posted May 16, 2013
In Diagnosing osteoporosis · 0 replies
I was diagnosed with Osteoporosis last week and called to make appointment with PCP, he's on vacation and the first available appointment is not until 5/29, so I have to wait for his input. This test ...

Limitations of bone density testing

By michaelt · Posted May 15, 2013
In Diagnosing osteoporosis · 12 replies
http://www.betterbones.com/bonehealth/bo nedensitytests.aspx Susan Brown writes in her article: "At the Center for Better Bones, we look for trends over time in bone density, but don’t get overly concerned ...

New from science daily. Two drugs better than one

By shiner2 · Posted May 15, 2013
In Clinical trials and research · 0 replies
Treatment With Two Osteoporosis Drugs Better at Increasing Bone Density Than Single-Drug Therapy May 14, 2013 — A combination of two FDA-approved osteoporosis drugs with different mechanisms of action ...

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