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Pain relief

For some people, recovery from a broken bone can be a long and painful process. Sometimes pain continues even after the broken bone heals. In addition to medications, there may be other ways to help relieve the pain. Some examples are acupuncture, biofeedback and relaxation techniques. Always check with your healthcare provider about the best way to manage your pain. Note: The information shared by members of the community does not constitute an endorsement by the National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF).

Unexplained back pain

Ranita
  • By Ranita · New reply July 6, 2008
  • 10 replies
  • I am 33 years old diagnosed with severe osteoporosis the bones of an 80 year old women, 7 years ago. I went to an endocrinologist and he could not help me he felt like my condition was as a result of ...

What could be the problem?

suzsezok
  • By suzsezok · New reply July 5, 2008
  • 2 replies
  • My mother has osteoporosis and fell on June ninetenth of this year. She fell forward into the seat of her walker. This caused a shoulder/chest injury. She is still dealing with alot of pain. She has had ...

Has anyone benefitted from the reclast iv ?

TootziePop
  • By TootziePop · New reply May 23, 2008
  • 1 reply
  • I read that several have had these infusions. How many have seen improvement with them? Also, did pain improve as well as Bone Density ...

Surgery for spine

Jacqueline
  • By Jacqueline · New reply May 11, 2008
  • 4 replies
  • A friend of mine suffers from pain due to a collapsing spine. I have heard some doctors perform surgery in which they cement the spine. What is your opinion about that ...

Myoskeletal Alignment

LarryG
  • By LarryG · New reply April 27, 2008
  • 5 replies
  • Has anyone used Myoskeletal Alignment therapists? I found this www.erikdalton.com and looks like Erik's work is good for pain management ...

OsteoporosisNOF: Download NOF's new brochure Hormones and Healthy Bones @ http://bit.ly/3Yg7tq

OsteoporosisNOF: NOF's CFC information: CFC #:11043; Osteoporosis Foundation, National

OsteoporosisNOF: NOF announces the launch of their Combined Federal Campaign (CFC). Visit www.nof.org.

OsteoporosisNOF: Need information on osteoporosis? Visit NOF's Web site at www.nof.org or email request@nof.org. NOF can send you free educational materials.

OsteoporosisNOF: Volunteer to start an NOF support group to help yourself and others with osteoporosis in your community. Call (800) 231-4222 to learn more.

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