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- By BoneLady · Posted November 19, 2008
- 13 replies
- DEXA scans are normally read based on calcium as the main bone component. If you have been taking strontium, it will be present in your bones. Since strontium is heavier than calcium, it will change the ...
- By TiredBones · Posted November 14, 2008
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- Okay - so I went to my OB-GYN yesterday (Thurs 11/13) armed with lots of questions. (actually I forgot them so my daughter had to read them to me as I quickly rewrote them on a borrowed notepad.. sheesh ...
- By KathyS · Posted November 11, 2008
- 0 replies
- I had a severe reaction when I took Boniva with the vomiting, muscle pain and joint pain and actually all over broken bone pain. The worst of it lasted 3 days with ongoing pain lasting around two weeks ...
- By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted November 10, 2008
- 0 replies
- The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) extends an invitation to members of the osteoporosis community to attend an advocacy training meeting in Anaheim, California on Friday, December 12, 2008. NOF’s ...
- By hofffazio · Posted November 10, 2008
- 2 replies
- I just talked with Lilly and if you want to write and complain about the high cost of the epi-pen you can write to 1. Eli Lilly and Company, ATTN: Marketing/Advertising Manager for Forteo, Lilly Corporate ...
- By TiredBones · Posted November 1, 2008
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- My background: 50 year old (that’s my birthday picture - hang-gliding!!) - 5’7” 125lb female, athletic and active all my life. Menopause at 38. 8 years failed HRT, I am now “on’ my own” for menopause ...
- By Maryl929 · Posted October 31, 2008
- 3 replies
- Since I found that Boniva can cause the death of your bones, sometimes called jaw bone rot, I have made a decision to stop taking it. Has anyone had any experience with this problem ...
- By Osteo_Staff_Journal · Posted October 30, 2008
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- This is to share with you some of the results of the survey taken by members of the Online Osteoporosis Community several months ago. We thought you would find these of interest. There were 86 members ...
- By idah · Posted October 28, 2008
- 26 replies
- I took reclast in February 2008. My endocrinologist said it was the best drug on the market for the treatment of osteoporosis and it had few and begnine side effects. I had doubts but chose to believe ...
- By LisaAnn · Posted October 25, 2008
- 5 replies
- Here is my list of problems: Any Advice Welcomed Migraines Mild COPD/emphysema/mild asthma(lungs age 66 in 04) HBP/High Cholesterol Edema LOWER Kidney Stones Osteoarthritis and Osetopenia Gerd/reflux/aerophagia ...
- By Koo · Posted October 25, 2008
- 6 replies
- I have just been diagnosed with premenopausal osteopenia bordering on osteoporosis. My T scores are -2.1 for the lumbar area and -2.3 in the hip. I am 34 and had a baby girl 8 months ago. I breastfed ...
- By KathyS · Posted October 15, 2008
- 8 replies
- I went to a rheumatologist last week and got the results back on my xrays on my knees... and it's Osteoarthritis.. so they recommended the injections in my knee once a week over a 5 week period.. I had ...
- By litltopaz · Posted October 13, 2008
- 8 replies
- I finally saw my endocrinologist after waiting 2 ½ painful months to “hear” the results of tests that I already knew were normal because the results came in months ago. (He said my case wasn’t urgent ...
- By heid · Posted October 9, 2008
- 24 replies
- I lost 25 pounds on Weight Watchers, then went on the maintenance eating plan at the same time I started Forteo. Within three months of injecting the Forteo into my abdomen, I gained 8 pounds, all around ...
- By Nana2005 · Posted October 4, 2008
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- HI, I am new here. I was diagnosed 3 yrs ago. I am now 42 and helping raise my 3 yr old grandson. I've been on Actenol and Boniva. Both caused GI issues. I was treated with Forteo as well for 9 months ...
- By Tom-WI · Posted October 2, 2008
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- I was diagnosed at age 60 with Celiac Disease - an autoimmune disease that is genetic and makes one intolerant to gluten. This causes some nasty gastrointestinal reactions if wheat, rye, or barley are ...
- By litltopaz · Posted September 29, 2008
- 15 replies
- So I'm new to this whole thing but figured the best way to start might be with my first "about me" text since I'm hoping this will change as time progresses. This is "my shout out" to anyone out there ...
- By idah · Posted September 28, 2008
- 11 replies
- I've taken Reclast in February 2008. My endocrinologist reassured me it was a drug with very few and begnine side effects. I had doubts-- I told him about my medical history: I had parts of my small intestine ...
- By SJS1958 · Posted September 27, 2008
- 22 replies
- I had my clavicle port taken out yesterday. :) yeah!!! It is a little tender, but it is going to feel good next week to not have it anymore. I had it put in Dec/05. My doctor said I could have it out ...
- By bgillis · Posted September 25, 2008
- 1 reply
- 1. www.shef.ac.uk/frax. On the left side of the site, get your weight & heighth converted to metric measures. 2. www.fore.org. This site calculates in American pounds & inches. Submitted by bgillis ...
