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Journals
my story
- By blankie · Posted October 26, 2009
- 2 replies
- I was Diagnosed with osteoporosis, towards the end of 2007, at the age of 53. I was also told right away, that is, as soon as I laid down on the table for my DEXA exam, the machine could not align me ...
What a blessing you all are.......
- By GringoGrandma · Posted October 24, 2009
- 7 replies
- My birthday was fabulous, and today I find over 20 greetings from Inspire and countless bouquets on FB. I am so blessed. You all are such a joy to know and pray for. I am deeply thankful. Love, prayers ...
Jogging and running with osteoporosis
- By fish_server · Posted October 24, 2009
- 10 replies
- Mayo Clinic does not recommend jogging or running with osteoporosis. This conflicts with a study I saw that running increased bone density in the spine. Confused and conflicted. Don't think that I have ...
Extreme leg and jaw pain
- By Calloway · Posted October 24, 2009
- 3 replies
- I started on Evista 10 years ago. One day I went to get out of bed and could barely put my left foot on the floor. I had extreme left leg pain. Like a charlie horse that would not go away. I didn't make ...
Exercise Sabatoge
- By fish_server · Posted October 24, 2009
- 17 replies
- I think I have biker's voice and that it has had the potential of sabatoging my workouts. The voice says that workout is too challenging and who wants to break into the 130s anyway. Today I did my treadmill ...
Biggest Loser
- By fish_server · Posted October 23, 2009
- 0 replies
- I finally watched this week's episode yesterday. It was disheartening to see how some of the family members were so unsupportive. It's easy to see how when one family member decides to make healthy changes ...
More on Bisphosphonates
- By millie123 · Posted October 22, 2009
- 18 replies
- This is actually an older article, published in the McDougall Newsletter in April of 2008. You can find the complete references by going to the link: http://www.drmcdougall.com/misc/2008nl/a pr/osteo.htm ...
Smashing Birthday!
- By GringoGrandma · Posted October 21, 2009
- 20 replies
- Worth becoming a year older for the absolutely [erfect day I've had. Drove to the farm Children's Home in Teopisca. Played with the now 23 kids, saw my new cabin. Awesome! Had a picnic, with cake and ...
What is the best calcium to take?
- By gymjunky · Posted October 20, 2009
- 5 replies
- Hello to everyone, I currently have been taking Citrcal, but I don't like it. It takes 4-5 huge caplets a day to get the recommended dose. They are so hard and not easy to swallow. What is a better calcium ...
Is your workout tedious routine?
- By fish_server · Posted October 20, 2009
- 15 replies
- I have mentioned Geneen Roth, who writes a column for Goodhousekeeping, before. In fact I subscribe to the magazine just because of her column. She is an expert on emotional eating. This month, she writes ...
Milking my diet
- By fish_server · Posted October 20, 2009
- 13 replies
- With my osteoporosis dx I have decided to add more calcium to my diet. I had been mostly relying on supplements but maybe they are not being absorbed. Anyway, it's lowfat or fat free milk with lunch ...
If Happy Little Bluebirds Fly.....
- By GRANDmother19 · Posted October 20, 2009
- 18 replies
- When I was told in 2001 by a very detached shedoc that I had advanced third stage breast cancer, spread to nodes, (you guys know the medical term, but it was estrogen positive) in ducts or out of them ...
Nothing to Do with Osteoporosis, Everything to
- By millie123 · Posted October 19, 2009
- 7 replies
- do with enjoying yourself. I recently sent a link to www.theradio.com to a few people. AussieLass and I have been privately emailing our delight with some of our musical memories back and forth. So I ...
just diagnosed with osteoporosis at 27
- By jessica1uc · Posted October 18, 2009
- 8 replies
- hi everybody, 2 days ago i went to the grand opening of a clinic next to my house, and they were giving free test for differant things to people and they had a little machine called sahara clinical bone ...
new member
- By loulafnh · Posted October 18, 2009
- 7 replies
- Hi I am 53 years old and my levels are one point above the osteoporosis level so I need to do something now! I took my first dose of Boniva this past week on Wednesday and I have never been as sick as ...
searching for answers
- By PoppePam · Posted October 17, 2009
- 0 replies
- The first blood tests have shown my thyroid is good and have been started on Fosamax. I am scheduled to see the Rheumatologist in 2 weeks. My PCP agrees that my T scores are significantly low for my age ...
More benefits of Vitamin D
- By Char42 · Posted October 17, 2009
- 2 replies
- October 6, 2009 Surprising discovery may hold the key to fighting the swine flu A doctor from a care center in Wisconsin recently made an amazing discovery that could help you fight the swine flu. He ...
New Routine
- By tehmwhy · Posted October 17, 2009
- 8 replies
- I have to start a new routine. By cutting out soda, losing 10lbs, walking more than ever, cut back on sugar intake, remember to take all my vitamins, quit smoking, and eat better. I think there was about ...
An Open And Sincere Shout Out. Ten/Four!
- By GRANDmother19 · Posted October 16, 2009
- 23 replies
- Dear members and Teaminspire, I cannot believe what a commotion I have started into which I continue to feed. What seems like a very long time ago, I "accidentally" found the Osteoporosis site of Team@Inspire ...
Strengthening muscles to protect bones
- By argie · Posted October 16, 2009
- 4 replies
- I feel this is something that I can do to protect my bones. I try to do something every day. One of my favorites is Cobra Pulse as it strengthens the spinae erector muscles in the lower back. Lying on ...
