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What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With Osteoporosis In The Heat?

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

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Why Am I Not Getting My Email Ls From The MyOsteoTeam? Hugs From Judy “Birdlady “

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Does Anyone Have A Cure For Constipation As I Am Concerned About The Way Medication Blocks My Bowel

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What Advice Are You Grateful To Share With Others About Osteoporosis?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I do take Fosamax for almost 4 years. I really think it helps but I walk 4 miles daily, exercise, eat healthy, take vitamins and supplements, taking a balance class because as you age if you fall and… read more

January 3

I’m Supposed To Start Prolia But Am Afraid.

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Detroit, MI
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thanks JeanBlades, it’s been quite a journey. I have been on 5 different osteoporosis meds, and ended up with serious side effects with all of them. I have given up at this point. I continue to push… read more

January 4

Has Anyone Seen An Endocrinologist? If So What Did They Suggest? I Am Waiting For An Appointment.

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A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thanks for the info!

November 12, 2024

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

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San Francisco, CA
A MyOsteoTeam Member

There is 1 good thing about shrinking my stomach can not take big portionsEvery cloud has a silver lining!We haveto keep struggling on. Good days and nights as well as bad.Try to remember there may be… read more

November 27, 2024

Has Anyone Else Ever Had A Bad Reaction To Getting An Infusion Of Reclast?

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Los Angeles, CA, CA
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Yes. The first time my Blood Pressure went worriedly very low and the second time I had traumatic spasming across my lumbar all the way around. The medical centre thought I was having a heart attack… read more

September 17, 2024

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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Chicago Park, CA
A MyOsteoTeam Member

You should consult you Rheumotologist before taking anything.

August 31, 2024

Hi I Have Been Reading A Lot About Magnesium. Has Anyone In Uk Asked Their Doctor For Blood Test To See If They Are Deficient. I

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Unitedkingdom

I receive 6 monthy injections for my osteoporosis. Anyone else?

A MyOsteoTeam Member

No. I already take 24 capsules a day.

July 28, 2024

Tymlos Injections Side Effects Anyone?

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Harrison, AR

Hi y 'all. Just thought I would post an update. I have been on the daily Tymlos injections two weeks now. It is supposed to rebuild bone, not just slow the loss. With my short fingers and this bulky injector, it is easier to let hubby give it to me. I find the area on my tummy or thigh for him to do it and pinch the skin up and he injects it, keeps it there for ten seconds and that is it. Most of the time it is quite painless, but about a third of the time it hurts from the time he sticks… read more

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have a Prolia jab every 6 mons at my Doctors and it is quick and painless - You must be having something else I am not familiar with. Is it cortisone jab? Must be very uncomfortable for you to have… read more

June 28, 2024

Osteoarthritis Of The Hip Do You Get Numb Toes X Foot With It

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London, UK
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I do all the time, numb leg and hip but also broke this hip 2 tears ago.

May 14, 2024

Hi Everyone, So The Medication For Osteo Do More Harm Than Good?I Am Only 55 This Year, Stressed Out To Take The Treatment Or Not.

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭
New York, NY

I never like taking the pill.. my Dr
Suggested Reclast but having 2nd
Thougths due to the side effects.
I need help please.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I am new to OP,and new to this site,but I am doing extensive reading.I read on this site that Reclast had been around a long time and has a good safety record.I prefer vitamins,a more natural way . A… read more

May 25, 2024
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