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Journals
Thinking about healthy bones, yoga, and bone drugs too good to be true.
- By SuzaFrancina · Posted June 30, 2009
- 8 replies
- I am a sixty-year old yoga teacher and writer specializing in health issues for people at midlife and older. My books, "The New Yoga for People Over 50," "Yoga and the Wisdom of Menopause," and "The New ...
NOF Encourages You to Respond to DXA Patient Survey
- By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted June 29, 2009
- 0 replies
- Please take a moment to participate in a short survey. NOF needs your help to provide lawmakers with information about better protecting your access to bone density testing. Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry ...
Regulation of Calcium Metabolism
- By BoneLady · Posted June 29, 2009
- 0 replies
- A gene variant that contributes to both kidney stones and osteoporosis has been identified. The variant offers a promising target for new drugs to better regulate calcium metabolism. The article appeared ...
Alternative treatments & exercises to strengthen bones!
- By SusanUSA · Posted June 26, 2009
- 1 reply
- Because I have just about decided it's too risky for me to take the zolendronic acid (dental issues ongoing!) I need to find alternatives. I do exercise a lot but want more examples of what is weight ...
My Fight and Ultimate Win over Ankylosing Spondylitis and Auto-Immune
- By Herbtime · Posted June 20, 2009
- 0 replies
- I have written a very personal experience of my journey through the pain and ultimate discovery of remission from an auto-immune disorder. Full of rich emotion ranging from the depression of discovery ...
Fearing Forteo
- By weeone · Posted June 19, 2009
- 4 replies
- I have just been diagnosed with advanced osteoporosis and have started taking daily Forteo shots. However I have also been vomiting every morning. My doctor is testing to see if I may have too much calcium ...
34 yrs old with severe osteoporosis
- By JulieJ1974 · Posted June 18, 2009
- 8 replies
- I found out a little over 2 yrs ago that I have severe osteoporosis. I have fractured my left arm and shoulder, my C7 Vertebra and broke my #6 rib in half. I have a hard time dealing with it sometimes ...
Donesumab news June 2009
- By Char42 · Posted June 18, 2009
- 11 replies
- http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/amgen -r-d-chief-bracing-panel-review-denosuma b/2009-06-10 It is not a Bisphosphonate ...
Treatment
- By JamiAnthony · Posted June 16, 2009
- 14 replies
- I am looking to see how other young adults (early 30's) are treated for osteoporosis. I have been told that there are no FDA approved drugs for people my age. Any advise ...
Share your story via video!
- By TeamInspire · Posted June 15, 2009
- 28 replies
- Sometimes the most powerful message each of us can share is our personal story -- our own experience. With upcoming healthcare legislation pending, one way we can be advocates is to share these stories ...
Amyloidosis Support Groups Inc.- Mayo Clinic Breast Cancer and More
- By Muriel · Posted June 15, 2009
- 0 replies
- Mayo Clinic invites patients, families and caregivers interested in breast cancer and hematologic malignancies to special dinner lectures and a wellness program at the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island, Florida ...
I used to be invisible
- By caprese · Posted June 15, 2009
- 15 replies
- but now there's a hole in my cloak of invisibility. I used to walk around in crowds of people totally unseen, the usual invisible little old lady. But now people see my left arm, or rather, they see my ...
Osteoporosis pain or Not
- By southsidegirl · Posted June 14, 2009
- 6 replies
- I had a cracked vertabra and the surgeon said I needed to have kypoplasty done so I did. He said after I had it done he assured me I would be totally pain free.Well I was for 5 days then the pain started ...
This Morning
- By tehmwhy · Posted June 14, 2009
- 0 replies
- It was nice getting up early this morning. I let the dog out and noticed that it had rained last night.. We have had a lot rain here lately. So much that the boys haven't been able to swim. Hopefully ...
Follow Inspire on Twitter and Facebook!
- By TeamInspire · Posted June 10, 2009
- 32 replies
- We're happy to announce that you can now stay in touch with what's happening at Inspire by following us on both Twitter and Facebook. While Inspire communities are still the best places to connect with ...
NOF Helps Health Professionals Reach More Patients
- By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted June 10, 2009
- 0 replies
- This year, NOF has stepped up its efforts to tell health professionals about its many resources and programs designed to raise awareness about the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis ...
Watch Video Interview with NOF’s Clinical Director
- By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted June 9, 2009
- 0 replies
- In a 10-minute video interview, Dr. Felicia Cosman answers questions about nutrition and bone health. Dr. Cosman is the Clinical Director of the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) and Medical Director ...
Exercise when Exercise Isn't Easy
- By karenatheklineback · Posted June 7, 2009
- 4 replies
- Exercise is not always easy. Doesn't always feel great. And doesn't always leave us feeling fabulous after the fact. But exercise has too many benefits to ignore: From reducing heart disease and cancer ...
I'm confused about this drug
- By vavo · Posted June 5, 2009
- 5 replies
- I was told that I had osteoporosis of the spine and should start taking the drug Actonel 150 mg once a month. I started yesterday, and today it's like my entire midsection is on a vice or a semi trailer ...
NOF Offers New Brochure on Osteoporosis Medicines
- By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted June 3, 2009
- 0 replies
- The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is pleased to let you know about our new brochure called "A Guide to Osteoporosis Medicines." This new brochure provides information about the medicines that ...
Participate in a short survey to raise awareness about an important osteoporosis issue
