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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 ...
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 ...
Building strong bones with the 72-second weight-bearing yoga rule
- By SuzaFrancina · New reply October 17, 2009
- 45 replies
- Part Eleven in a Series on Yoga for Healthy Bones. A new study tells us that a yoga practice can not only help prevent osteoporosis — it actually builds the bones back up! In early March of this year ...
Strengthening muscles to protect bones
- By argie · New reply 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 ...
I have a question....
- By millie123 · New reply October 16, 2009
- 8 replies
- Is there a "category" for recipes anywhere on this forum ...
You can join a Vitamin D study!
- By millie123 · New reply October 16, 2009
- 5 replies
- I will refer everyone to http://www.grassrootshealth.net . Essentially, this is a public health campaign started to "solve the vitamin D deficientcy epidemic"... They've got a testing regimen going on ...
Reclast Side-Effects
- By seekerindi · New reply October 15, 2009
- 15 replies
- I have been following the Reclast discussion for the last several months. I had Reclast this spring and have had serious side-effects which continue to worsen. I don't like being negative, and I would ...
Good Morning
- By paaatriot101 · New reply October 14, 2009
- 11 replies
- Well It was supposed to rain and storm all day, but it seems it has decided not to, I guess only problem is someone forgot to let my joints know lol, don't seem want to get moving today. So nice to wake ...
About me
- By stphnvnsn · New reply October 14, 2009
- 10 replies
- This Oct. i'll be marride 33 yrs. to Fred. I have 1 son Shawn who will be 31. And 2 adorable grandsons Brandon age 10 and Christpher age 8. I own my business Fluffy Paws Pet Sitting. I'm owned by 3 cats ...
What I did Today
- By paaatriot101 · New reply October 14, 2009
- 3 replies
- Well I haven't been feeling so hot past couple days, kinda been piggin out for the four days or so prior, maybe a little too much... Anyway I did gain a pound and a half, but it wasn't worth the trip ...
Sharing With Tough Minded Friends With Great Balls Of Fire!
- By GRANDmother19 · New reply October 14, 2009
- 16 replies
- "Happily married." Now that's a novelty Ms. Santa Fe! Read about MY Inspiration. Um - gonna check on the prune thing. Not a clue about IGF-1 - Has never been mentioned to me in my entire life, via any ...
I CAN HARDLY WALK TODAY
- By so-tired · New reply October 13, 2009
- 27 replies
- I HAVE SO MANY THINGS WRONG WITH ME, BUT TODAY IS REALLY BAD. I AM SO WEAK, AND CAN HARDLY WALK! ANY IDEAS AS TO WHAT THIS COULD BE? I'M SCARED! PLEASE, REPLY? LINDA (SO TIRED ...
Osteoporosis due to Hyperparathyoidism
- By JoanB · New reply October 13, 2009
- 6 replies
- I had surgery on Feb. 26th to remove a benign tumor from my parathyroid. My doctor was going to give me IV Ibandronate because I am unable to take Fosamax or Actonel, I have tinnitus & it bothers my ears ...
Water Electrolyte Balance/Hyponatremia
- By mandyblue · New reply October 11, 2009
- 1 reply
- Please check out the site listed below for information concerning water electrolyte balance. There is a video that I was not able to post in this journal. I am hoping that this site will be helpful to ...
We have a new physician member
- By millie123 · New reply October 11, 2009
- 3 replies
- His user name is DrMike. I certainly hope he will post a discussion on Vitamin D therapy and other interesting things. How about it, Doc ...
I'm an RN that got hurt and my health went to pot!
- By RobynRae · New reply October 10, 2009
- 11 replies
- This is my first time on this site to recored any info and I hope I do it right! I'm still in the learning stages of the computers and what I can and can't do which is keep my fingers on the right keys ...
I need to have a better attitude!
- By so-tired · New reply October 8, 2009
- 26 replies
- I've been thinking a lot lately, that I really need to adjust my attitude! OK, so I have all of these illnesses, I just can't let that stop me from thinking more positively! I've heard the saying, "Acceptance ...
Oh, Them Dancin' Bones!
- By SaraMeeks · New reply October 8, 2009
- 25 replies
- I recently read an interesting study on a comparison of weight-bearing exercise and its effect on the hip in young athletes. They compared hip bone density of vertical high jumpers, power lifters, soccer ...
Multiple Foot Fractures
- By floridany · New reply October 8, 2009
- 5 replies
- My latest fracture happened while walking Saturday on my left foot. My right fracture happened 2 weeks ago doing nothing other than walking. 11 stress fractures in 3 years. I have RA and have used Reclast ...
