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Good Morning Everyone. I Hope You Are All Well. Anyone Have Any Experience, Taking Fosamax? I Am Due To Start It Due To Bad Scan Readings?
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I have osteoporosis for several years and have been putting off taking any meds as I am scared with all the reported side effects. I was sent to a rheumatologist and he says I am at risk for fracture as my scan readings are at critical levels and I must take something. He suggests Fosamax to start. I know I have no choice and am very worried but he explained my probability of having a fracture is much greater than any side effects I take calcium and Vitamin D. I appreciate any insight all… read more

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Good morning from Mount Gambier, South Australia. I am an active 80 year old, take CALTRATE ( vit D & calcium ) every day & have a 6 month PROLIA injection. Photo shows me at the garden centre with… read more

posted April 24
Are Any Of You On Prolia Is An Injection Every Six Months ,im Due For My Second Injection At End Of April
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Im so scared my jaw going to break ?

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Thank you so mush for answering my question ....Shirley .

posted April 15
Where Are You Going For A Beautiful Weekend?
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How are the Osteoporosis? Better or worse?

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aww dear me Judy you have been in the wars how are you feeling? Take care hugs Joan w

posted April 20
What Is Your Opinion Of Reclast Injection?
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Thanks for sharing your experience...I am planning on scheduling the first injection some time soon. I have been on Proplia for 3 years.

posted April 13
Has Anyone Used Zolendronic Via IV. If You What Was Your Experience, How Long Did You Feel Sick, Side Effects If Any?
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Hi Marie. I didn't mean to mislead u, the scene is a gif
not my porch. I'll try to attach a photo of my porch view
The 2 meds to not use with kidney disease Meloxicam & a… read more

posted April 14
Best Foods To Improve My Bone Density?
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Thank you

posted April 7
What’s The Best Thing To Take For Severe Neck Pain?
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What’s the best thing to take for severe Neck Pain????? Thank you so much

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You could be suffering from osteoarthritis, however, when I experienced neck and shoulder pain, I simply bought a contoured pillow. It worked beautifully and now my neck is fine.

posted April 6
Does Anyone With Osteoarthritis Have Pain All Over Their Body Every Muscle Hurts ?
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I also suffer from excruciating pain spreading all over my body. My osteoarthritis and spinal stenosis and degenerative spinal disease, knees, hips, ankles, feet, food drop even toes are curved like… read more

posted April 23
My Doctor Wants Me To Go On Medication For My Osteoporosis, Can Anyone Recommend A Good One?
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The Prolia was fine for me no reaction. A little sore at the shot area. ..My bone density also improved.

posted April 14
Hip Replacement Surgery
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Its been over two months since I had my replacement hip but still in a lot of pain.

I just want to know how long the pain is going to last.

Regards
Margaret

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi Margaret,
How are you doing?
Peggy

posted April 24