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I have been on prolia for 4 years had a lot of side effects now been told I'll have to have infusion been in lots of pain now I was in my 30s when got diagnosed with osteoporosis I'm only 52 and I'm struggling now just to walk any idea what I can do to help myself thanks
God bless you my heart goes out to you I'm 54 his first diagnosed it's osteoporosis at 39 the doctors told me I probably we have to start using a wheelchair at 54 I don't find that I'm still walking… read more
What Is Best To Take For Osteopenia?
I get spine compression fractures
Hi Judy. My dexascan has been moved back to mid April!! I am seeing spine doc. In April too. So glad you are doing good. I am finally getting evinity for less soon I hope
. I am still afraid to move… read more
Help To Understand
Hi my name is margaret a broke my ankle last October had to get pins and a plate put in so they sent me for a dexter scan then got a phone call saying that a had osteoporosis second stage they gave me ical-d3 and did not explain anything to me what to expect or that a also have atheist but seem to be in a lot of pain in my hip and leg so dont no if it's down to osteoporosis all they told me was they will take my height in a years time
You should be taking vit D also. Ask your doc to refer you to the metabolic bone unit at your hospital they explain a lot more
Abdominal Discomfort
thoracic compression fractures causing much discomfort under ribs / top of distended abdomen: constipation also
With lower ribs pressing on top of pelvic bone
Other than stretches / physio exercises anything I can do about it?
Feels that a well fitted back support would help ?
I am 81. Was very fit before fractures occurred
I'm glad the back brace helps you a bit,take care x
Low Density Bone Scan
Mine got lower in number. I am taking Fosamax. I do Silver Sneakers exercise program for 8 yrs.!! Any ideas what to do. Seeing Doc GP next month for B12 shot. I will ask him.
Hi , I have them every month. Sure does help with energy. Thanks
Has Anyone Noticed Hair Loss With Alendronate?
Thanks Shirley, I stopped taking the Alendronate, and have now been put on Forteo (Teriparatide) daily injections. So far no problems after 3 months.
Forteo
Has anyone been able to get forteo approved by insurance when not having taken prior osteoporosis medications?
I walk everyday with my dog? Do u have one? Great excuse to get out everyday. I feel okay most of the time. I have both osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Also stretch daily. I am 62.
Pain And Osteoporosis
I have osteoporosis,and I am happy to say I have not had any broken bones! My bone density test show my 60 year old bones are like that of an 80+ year old women.However I am in pain every day, my knees,hips
,back and hands hurt the most. But my doctors say there is no pain with osteoporosis until you have a fracture or break. And X-rays have not shown much arthritis. How "much" do I need to have for them to explain the pain I have? Have any of you had pain without fracture or arthritis?
I’ve heard others on this board saying there’s no pain w osteoporosis. I call bullshit on that!! My primary doc referred me to an endocrinologist, after my fracture incident. My bone scans identified… read more
Turmeric
Anyone had success taking turmeric for joint pain and reducing inflammation? Interesting research on it but not sure what to believe.
I use the dry Turmeric in a shaker from health store they know sell it everywhere much cheaper I like it in salads and add it to soup I use it in the bath for my skin and foot pain I also take… read more
Prols. Do I Have To Be Off Prolia To Olia
I have been getting prolia injection for two half years. Now I'm having problems with my teeth. and bone loss in jaw. My doctor said I have to wait till the end of my six months after my injection. The dentist wants me off for nine months. So stressful
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