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- By sdivas · New reply 6:44 pm
- In Books, videos and other resources · 2 replies
- Are there any community members that have a copy of the NOF Boning Up On Osteoporosis A Guide to Prevention & Treatment? Thank you ...
- By DBM · New reply 4:57 pm
- In Osteoporosis medications · 27 replies
- I am a 66 year old female with a t score of - 3.2 in the spine. Fosamax hasn't helped. I exercise regularly, with resistance training 3 to 4 times a week. None of it worked. I was started on Forteo February ...
- By BoneLady · New reply 4:34 pm
- In Vitamins and supplements · 4 replies
- Just this morning, I read an Associated Press article stating that Quest Diagnostics, the nation's largest medical laboratory company, has had problems with some of its tests for vitamin D levels and ...
- By morning132 · New reply 11:48 am
- In Pain relief · 37 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 ...
- By KMFDallas · Posted 10:47 am
- In Caregivers - Caring for family and friends · 0 replies
- Long-term Use of Bisphosphonates for Osteoporosis Worst Pills Best Pills Newsletter article January, 2009 Bisphosphonates (listed in Box 1) are widely prescribed to prevent fractures due to the natural ...
- By karweik · New reply 9:39 am
- In Guidelines to safe movement and fall prevention · 10 replies
- I broke my hip 12 weeks ago. Am walking at home without a cane, but find that my lower backbothers me and am very stiff after sitting or lying. would love to hear of other's experiences with broken hip ...
- By happy15 · New reply yesterday at 2:58 pm
- In Premenopausal women (ages 25-50) with osteoporosis · 5 replies
- First let me say that I am so happy to have found this website. Like so many of you, I too have had a tough time with doctors. I have received more information from this website than any of the 8 doctors ...
- By sdivas · New reply yesterday at 8:53 am
- In Diagnosing osteoporosis · 9 replies
- As we begin a New Year, I'd like to thank: NOF for giving us a support community. The B's (previous online chat group) would often discuss the need for a discussion group under the NOF banner. NOF responded ...
- By Tom-WI · New reply January 7, 2009
- In Prescription assistance and insurance issues · 20 replies
- Please tell me it ain't so! I've been looking on the medicare site (CMS) to see if I will have coverage for forteo injections when I go on medicare in June. The link/url below, on page 2 of 3, top paragraph ...
- By kiminaz · Posted January 7, 2009
- In Osteoporosis medications · 0 replies
- I had the Reclast IV Dec. 8th and am still hurting. I was NOT given any paper work to read or information except (verbally on the phone) it does not affect the jaw like others, you will just have minor ...
- By bratt · New reply January 7, 2009
- In Osteoporosis medications · 3 replies
- Does anyone know anything about reclast iv? what happens if you have a reaction to it since it stays in your body for a whole year. what do you do then ...
- By JenBBB · New reply January 7, 2009
- In Organizations for information, activities and resources · 2 replies
- The NOF North Dallas Osteoporosis Support Group invites you to join our next meeting, Saturday, January 10, 2009, 10 – 11 am at Richardson Regional Medical Plaza 1, 403 W. Campbell Road, Richardson, Texas ...
- By Dutch · New reply January 7, 2009
- In Diagnosing osteoporosis · 19 replies
- Hi everyone, I was just diagnosed with "severe osteoporosis" by way of an e-mail from my Dr's nurse. It came after a bone scan that I suggested I have after being on Prednisone for over 4 years. It simply ...
- By karenwb2 · New reply January 6, 2009
- In Osteopenia (low bone density) · 8 replies
- My question is about having osteopenia. I am 41 an recieved this disagonsis a couple of months ago. My doctors don't reallyseem interested if findong the cause. since I am not post menapausal am I correct ...
- By SharBernie · New reply January 5, 2009
- In Vitamins and supplements · 19 replies
- Have taken osteoprosis medications and they DO NOT work. I am now MINUS some teeth and a healthy right upper jawbone. Also, I have pain in my lower back 24/7. My bones easily break--I have Can anyone ...
- By KMFDallas · New reply January 5, 2009
- In Osteoporosis medications · 3 replies
- Esophageal cancer linked to osteoporosis drugs Wed Dec 31, 2008 BOSTON (Reuters) - Merck's popular osteoporosis drug Fosamax and other similar drugs may carry a risk for esophageal cancer, a Food and ...
- By Merl734 · New reply January 5, 2009
- In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 15 replies
- I am interested in knowing if anyone has seen an improvement in bone density after using strontium citrate for about a year. I know a calculation has to be made for strontium to get an accurate BMD reading ...
- By KMFDallas · Posted January 5, 2009
- In Osteoporosis medications · 0 replies
- Osteoporosis Drug Seeking FDA Approval By: Madeline Ellis Published: Thursday, 25 December 2008 Bone loss represents a major health threat for an estimated 44 million Americans, or 55 percent of the population ...
- By marcy · New reply January 5, 2009
- In Osteoporosis medications · 18 replies
- Does anyone have personal experience with Miacalcin Nasal Spray ...
- By KMFDallas · New reply January 4, 2009
- In Osteoporosis medications · 4 replies
- Study Links Osteoporosis Drugs to Jaw Trouble Condition marked by pain, swelling, loose teeth and exposed bone Thursday, January 1, 2009 The proportion of people taking widely prescribed oral osteoporosis ...
