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I Got Busted Removed From Site. And It's Okay!
- By GRANDmother19 · New reply October 28, 2009
- 33 replies
- I Got Busted By The Powers That Be, was removed entirely from the site because, and I quote, "it was degenerating into an unproductive expletive fest where members were telling others to "f**k off" and ...
Jogging and running with osteoporosis
- By fish_server · New reply October 28, 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 ...
just diagnosed with osteoporosis at 27
- By jessica1uc · New reply October 27, 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 ...
Extreme leg and jaw pain
- By Calloway · New reply October 27, 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 ...
my story
- By blankie · New reply 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 ...
BLDBNZ
- By millie123 · New reply October 26, 2009
- 1 reply
- Our fellow inspire member BLDBNZ will be speaking in Dallas on October 26,2009 at the Food for Good celebrating World Osteoporosis Day. See the topic CELEBRATE WORLD OSTEOPOROSIS DAY schedule of events ...
Smashing Birthday!
- By GringoGrandma · New reply October 24, 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 ...
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 ...
Is your workout tedious routine?
- By fish_server · New reply October 23, 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 ...
What is the best calcium to take?
- By gymjunky · New reply October 23, 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 ...
Milking my diet
- By fish_server · New reply October 22, 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 ...
An Open And Sincere Shout Out. Ten/Four!
- By GRANDmother19 · New reply October 20, 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 ...
New Routine
- By tehmwhy · New reply October 19, 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 ...
new member
- By loulafnh · New reply October 19, 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 ...
Swag Cobwebs and White Rats!
- By GringoGrandma · New reply October 19, 2009
- 9 replies
- With 10' ceilings and being under the weather, I neglected my cleaning. I realized yesterday that I not only have cobwebs all around the bedroom, but they are swags! I had to use the step ladder to vacuum ...
Back to Normal
- By GringoGrandma · New reply October 19, 2009
- 10 replies
- Thankfully, I am feeling good. I am back to exercising and catching up on all the things you all have been doing and sharing. I have missed Inspire, and the dear ones I claim as friends! Mexico is sunny ...
My Response To TeamInspire. With Utmost Sincerity
- By GRANDmother19 · New reply October 18, 2009
- 10 replies
- Dear Teaminspire, If you took the time to read my last post, you would have seen that I supported your decision to remove my post - I Got Busted...." I went to great length to encourage the "TEAM" (US ...
More benefits of Vitamin D
- By Char42 · New reply October 18, 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 ...
Esophageal cancer
- By Char42 · New reply October 18, 2009
- 5 replies
- My 92 year old neighbor has esophageal cancer, she has been on Boniva for the 5 years I have known her and I think Fosamax preceeding the Boniva. I think those Bisphosphonates are the cause of her esophageal ...
leg cramps & forteo
- By lsartgirl · New reply October 18, 2009
- 16 replies
- has anyone out there taking forteo experiened leg cramps? I have been taking it for 2 weeks and noticed it after week 1. someone suggested taking mustard or pickle juice to relieve the cramps! has anyone ...
