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Now I know why my foot hurt..fracture!

Pouchie
  • By Pouchie · Posted November 10, 2009
  • In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 recommendation
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My stressed out foot

Willie1
  • By Willie1 · Posted November 1, 2009
  • In Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 recommendation
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Mainstream going anti-bisphosphanates

huessysignoret
  • By huessysignoret · Posted October 25, 2009
  • In Osteoporosis medications · 1 recommendation
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bone or muscle pain?

Gatekeeper
  • By Gatekeeper · Posted April 5, 2009
  • In Pain relief · 1 recommendation
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Back Extensor Strengthening

SaraMeeks
  • By SaraMeeks · Posted October 27, 2008
  • In Exercise · 1 recommendation
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