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What’s Your Trick For Enjoying Holiday Treats And Staying On Track? 🎃

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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Osteoporosis?

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Has Anyone Treated Their Osteoporosis With Supplements Only, No Rx Drugs? I Am Using Calcium Citrate, Some Exercise And Dairy.

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I'm Still Using Vitamin Supplements Over 2 Years Later. If I Want To Incorporate Vitamin K2, How Much Do I Need? Thanks Everyone. Kendall

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Calcium Supplements

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Ontario, CA

I am considering taking Algaecal, is anyone else taking it, and does it work as far as growing bone? I have DDD and osteoporosis.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi; No bone scan until April, 2020, which is two years since the last scan. Feeling positive and hopeful tho.
Best of Luck with your decision.

November 30, 2019

Need A BioDensity Machine In Columbus, Ohio

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭

There was a Chiropractor's office in Columbus, Ohio that had a BioDensity Machine through Osteostrong. Osteostrong took the machine back. Me and many others with Osteoporis were making great strides with the machine. My back pain was completely gone. There are many others that went from Osteoporis to Osteopenia. I can't seem to find anyone at Osteostrong that can help get a machine back in Columbus. Can anyone help with information? Everyone with Osteoporis/Osteopenia needs to be on this… read more

A MyOsteoTeam Member

What is osteostrong? I called the osteoporosis number to find a gym that knows about osteo & they recommended pilates that are therapeutic. Haven't yet found a place that provides that type of… read more

January 11, 2020

PROLAPSE RECTUM

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Columbia, TN

Morning my friends...I was DX with PROLAPSE RECTUM last week!!!!! Pain, pain....hurts to sit, stand, go to bathroom...😥😥. Doctor said my Spine has Collapsed, putting pressure on colon!! Surgery is only option, which at 72lbs, I don't feel strong enough for that..SO, guess I'll deal with MORE PAIN, along with back, hip, & Osteoporosis!!!....
Hope everyone is doing ok...
Gentle Hugs to all...Dianne 😂

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi Dianne,
Just wanted to check on you and see how things worked out. Did you go ahead and have the surgery?
Take care and big hugs coming your way along with many prayers for you!

February 20, 2023

I'm New Here...am 58... Was Just Diagnosed With Moderate Bone On Bone In Both Knees With Osteoarthritis...... Help For Pain?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Wind Lake, WI

Any help at all for dealing with the pain would be wonderful....i am not doing knee replacement for as long as I can hold off. So any ideas that have helped any of you with the pain would be so wonderful...thank you

A MyOsteoTeam Member

This site is for osteoporosis or osteopenia. I have osteopenia, but I also have osteoarthritis, had a knee replaced and a hip replaced. I feel great but I certainly would do PT before I had my other… read more

January 19, 2020

Has Anyone Had Fracture T6 That Has Healed In Time

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
.Nottingham. UK

I have got T6 fracture.a collapsed vertibra. I have suffered terrible pain but now after 5 months it's more deep aches. It's like a very tight band round my ribs and back. I have to lay down and rest till pain and ache ease. I cancelled operation has so many risks. I am hoping it will gradually heal and the pain lesson. I try not take pain relief has not much help. I just get ltitle info of the different Consultants. Please share if you can any information to help me. Thankyou for reading.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

It does take time. Walking helps and some stretch exercises. I have in my lower back and neck as well. I try to keep active as I get very stiff and a lot of pain if I don’t. I only take Tylenol or… read more

April 2, 2020

Is Osteo Painful? The Extent Of My Knowledge Is That Bones Fracture More Easily.

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Coniston

I always thought that the pain in my joints, especially in my hands and knees was just part of aging. Now I don't know if the pain is from osteo or just age

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I don’t have any pain from Osteoporosis but have a lot from Osteoarthritis. Also have Osteopenia that can be painful at times.

September 16, 2023

Hip Fracture While On Treatment

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Austin, TX

I had been taking Forteo injections for two years and did have an increase in my T-score, especially the hip area. Then once off for a few months for some dental work before starting Prolia, I fell and broke my hip. Now I experience anxiety, experience thigh pain when I am up for an extended period of time.

Has anyone else ever had a fracture while on treatment?

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I am very sorry to learn of your hip fracture. Having broken both femurs, 4 years apart, I was referred to my Endroconogolist who put me on Prolia in 2007-2009. The only problem I am experiencing… read more

January 20, 2019

If Toes Are Getting Becoming Disfigured, Should I Get Them Straightened Or Just Let Them Go?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Canonsburg, PA

I have numerous toes becoming hammer toes. I wonder if this condition adds to the pain in these feet?

A MyOsteoTeam Member

You will make it.

March 21, 2020

Medication That Does Not Cause Osteonecrosis Of The Jaw

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Peru, IA

I have osteopenia of more than 10 years duration. My MD would like me to take Fosamax. I have bad teeth--I receive regular dental care and floss and brush with prescription strength fluoride toothpaste like I'm supposed to, but I have numerous crowns/fillings, 4 implants, I've had several root canals and broken teeth. I'm wondering what besides Prolia or biphosphanates I could take. I am afraid of osteonecrosis of the jaw--I'm also afraid of breaking a hip. I take calcium and Vit D supplements… read more

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I fully understand where you are coming from as in same situation. Currently osteopenic and on no osteo medication but take calcium, vit D and K2
Terrified of starting Risedronate which dr… read more

January 25, 2024

Does Anyone Else Have An Aching Ribcage?

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
Auckland, NZ
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi there Colleen, I am much better from all the problems earlier in the year
Will be flying to Hamilton this Friday afternoon, staying for 2 weeks and planning a trip up your way the 2nd weekend
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October 30, 2023
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