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Asthma, COPD and Osteoporosis

By susan4bones · New reply 5:47 am
Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 8 replies
I have had asthma for many yrs. and unfortunately have had to take steriods to reduce flair ups. I also take on-going spray steriods, which have an effect on osteoporosis. Does anyone else have this situation ...

benifit problems

By rutts75 · New reply 5:34 am
Discussion in Help desk · 1 reply
can some body help me! i am 36 i have been in reciept of income support with incapacity credits for 4yrs for osteoporosis of the spine and hips my med have been incressed over this time but still having ...

Apple Cider Vinegar and Low Bone Density

By RuRuMe · New reply 12:59 am
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 5 replies
Has anyone heard anything about apple cider vinegar? I was dismayed to read in my WEB MD Newsletter yesterday the following (especially since I eat lots of salads, and always with apple cider vinegar ...

PART 2: "YOUR BONES" by LARA PIZZORNO and DR. JONATHAN V. WRIGHT

By lilypads · New reply 12:06 am
Discussion in Books, videos and other resources · 349 replies
The great earlier discussion is about to be closed. Here is a place where it can continue ...

Milk and osteoporosis

By RJF · New reply 12:03 am
Journal · 1 reply
Some sources say that Ca in milk is not absorbed and used by the body. People in countries where diary is not part of the diet have less chance of developing osteoporosis than in the U.S. Your thoughts ...

The Cost of Working Out

By al44 · New reply yesterday at 10:54 pm
Discussion in Exercise · 5 replies
I am interested in finding out how much money people spend per year on exercise. I do all my working out at the local YMCA; a senior membership, including all classes, costs about $550 a year ...

Exercise balls

By mypath · New reply yesterday at 8:52 pm
Discussion in Exercise · 13 replies
I am a male with osteoperosis and am an avid gym goer. I have read about the benefits of using an exercise ball for core strengthening. my question is should someone with OP also use it , or is there ...

Something I don't understand about forward spinal flexion

By HighImpactLover · New reply yesterday at 7:14 pm
Discussion in Exercise · 108 replies
I am a little confused over why people with OP are not supposed to flex our spines? They say this may cause anterior compression fractures. I understand this- when we forward flex we are putting more ...

Ultimate Bone Support??

By Sieglinde · New reply yesterday at 6:40 pm
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 9 replies
Has anyone tried the 'Ultimate Bone Support'? Just wondered if this is any good and if people have done well with it ...

Basking Ridge Free Program

By sdivas · Posted yesterday at 6:39 pm
Discussion in Organizations for information, activities and resources · 0 replies
A presentation titled “Osteoporosis Prevention” will take place on Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. at the Somerset County Senior Wellness Center. Agnes Salamon of Somerset Medical Center will conduct the educational ...

Confused about Strontium Citrate

By September15 · New reply yesterday at 3:56 pm
Journal · 2 replies
Please help --- I am so confused about Strontitum Citrate. If your DEXA test will not be correct if you are taking it. How do I know if it is helping I do take it, plus D-K2-Cacium, etc. I still refuse ...

American Bone Health.org Annoucement-Please Read!

By windblown · New reply yesterday at 3:47 pm
Discussion in Exercise · 17 replies
I'm helping ABH spread the word for Osteoporosis Awareness Month (May) and have a favor to ask of all members. Here's what they'd like us to do to show how we can be American Bone Health Strong. There ...

What is wrong with Skim Milk?

By HighImpactLover · New reply yesterday at 1:28 pm
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 107 replies
I was wondering what people think is wrong with skim milk, if they think something is wrong with it... I ask because I have read a few posts here, on other topics, and someone may mention something like ...

Exercise

By jamesrustin · New reply yesterday at 1:06 pm
Discussion in Exercise · 8 replies
Can anyone tell me if a person can do any type of exercise in case of osteoporosis ...

Still drinking coca cola? Watch this!

By DadeCityFlorida · New reply yesterday at 11:39 am
Discussion in Diet and nutrition · 21 replies
I used to drink diet Pepsi every day! So glad I kicked the habit. If you are still drinking cola, watch this video. It really shows just how bad cola is for us. http://youtu.be/SWKB_6lwcx4 ...

Prolia

By Smilinglady1 · New reply yesterday at 10:37 am
Discussion in Osteoporosis medications · 4 replies
I'll be done with Forteo shortly; endocrinologist thinks Prolia is next. I'd like to hear about folks' experience with this med since the last discussion was closed. Anyone ...

Maywood, IL

By sdivas · New reply yesterday at 8:25 am
Discussion in Organizations for information, activities and resources · 5 replies
The Loyola Osteoporosis & Metabolic Bone Disease Center will offer free osteoporosis screenings with physician interpretation of results and a recommendation plan. The following people are eligible for ...

Need some prayers for my neice's daughter - King's Highway is getting Bumpy

By Great-gram · New reply May 19, 2012
Journal · 26 replies
Hi to all - a lot has been happening. I thank God for all my Inspire friends. Right now we are in need of prayer for our neice's daughter. She's somewhere around 12 - not sure, and I keep forgetting to ...

Reducing the Risk of Bone Fracture: A Review of the Research for Adults Wit

By KMFDallas · New reply May 19, 2012
Discussion in Osteoporosis/Osteopenia treatment · 1 reply
AHRQ has just released this information for those of us dealing with osteoporosis. There is a lot of information available from this resource http://effectivehealthcare.ahrq.gov/inde x.cfm/search-for-guides-reviews-and-repo ...

Vibrating Machine

By FernM · New reply May 19, 2012
Discussion in Exercise · 7 replies
Has anyone tried the Vibrating Machine to help build bone density and has it helped? I am wondering if it might not do more harm then good? I walk my dog each day so am trying the walking-jogging (small ...

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