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

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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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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Osteoporosis?

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How Do I Get Out Of Deep Depression And Anxiety From Osteoporosis Breaks And Continuous Nerve Pain

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Has Anyone Done A Consultation With Susan Brown (Betterbones.com And Better Bones, Better Body Author)?

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Phoenix, AZ

After reading her book, I feel she has an incredible wealth of knowledge about how to help rebuild bone density with proper nutrition and exercise. On Betterbones.com, it shows you can consult with her ($325). It sounds like she will look at an individual's test results, review tests that have been done, discuss others that could be done, and provide insight and recommendations based on a person's unique situation. I am tempted to do this because I would like an expert's viewpoint on whether… read more

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi, did you ever have your consultations with Susan Brown? if you did, would you please share any information? thank you from all of us!!!

October 11, 2021

Does Anyone Have Any Information Of The Injection Prolia. I Just Had It On Thursay.

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Richmond, CA
A MyOsteoTeam Member

My first injection went just fine,but after my second one my lips swelled up, so I had to quit.

September 23, 2023

What Is Osteoporosis 1 And Osteoporosis 2?

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Toowoomba, AU

When I joined this site, the box asking for whether I had Osteoporosis I or Osteoporosis II did not show the end of the item. Can anyone explain to me what the difference is? My doctor has only ever identified it as Osteoporosis (in spine) and Osteopenia (in hips). Thanks.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I Googled it and this is what I found: There are two types of osteoporosis: Type I osteoporosis (postmenopausal osteoporosis) generally develops in women after menopause when the amount of estrogen… read more

August 30, 2018

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

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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

Alendronate Or Alendronic Acid Is It Best To Stop Alendronic Acid After 5 Years To Prevent Femoral Fracture?

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Mount Laurel, NJ
A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have been on Tymlos only for 8 months. I’m going off it in July. I’m trying to exercise more also

March 20, 2021

Which Osteoporosis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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San Francisco, CA
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hope your feeling better soon.
Prayers for healing for you. 🙏

October 2, 2024

Calcium And Vitamin D

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London, ON

My body doesn’t seem to absorb vit d even when I was taking 10000units as my level was 17.
I am now on 2000 units daily and still only in the high 20.
I include items that contain vit d in my food,
My density score was T-2.9 when diagnosed year ago at 58
What can I do

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Do you have any kind of intestinal disorder like ibs, crohns, something that would maybe cause malabsorbtion of minerals and vitamins? Because I have a lot of trouble absorbing nutrients too. I've had… read more

October 18, 2023

Does Any Medication Actually Repair Our Bones?

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spsring, texas

Does Fosomax actgually work? Does Prolia actually work? Bad side effects for everything. Sometimes I think I want to just do nothing. Because I still work, (have to) still paying for my kids college and 10 more yrs of house payments, etc. My doctor even comments that "sometimes there is breaks in the femur" or other bones" while using this mediciation. Isn't it supposed to make them strong instead of weaker? I think Medicine sometimes causes other problems. I wouldn't have this if I… read more

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Good morning Lynne, yes too much calcium would be a problem for you my cholesterol is usually between 3-4 so I don’t have a cholesterol problem. I find it hard to exercise so I’m up and down our back… read more

January 14, 2021

I Was Under The Impression That Osteoporosis Did Not Cause Pain But That Seems Contrary To What I Have Been Reading On This Site.

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Kamloops, BC
A MyOsteoTeam Member

It sounds like me you are in the UK I also have problems getting medications on time. When you think I am on the same meds. every month without fail so why do we have to order them every month. I… read more

May 1, 2022

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

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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
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