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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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Do You Follow A Specific Diet To Help With Osteoporosis?

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Does Anyone Else Who Has Suffered Spinal Fractures Find Their Ribcage Digs In Around Their Waist.

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Does Anyone Take Collagen? If So What Type?

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Boston, MA
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Beth Cooper; Stand firm, and do what you feel and think is best for You. It is Your Health. My endo Dr kept calling me trying to get me to take Prolia, I said No. Think things thru carefully, read and… read more

May 31, 2019

Can You Experience Days Of Feeling Unwell/ Illness With Osteoporosis?

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Angus Ontario

Have days where you just don't feel well at all, like you're coming down with something but you don't, you're just unwell.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Yes I have days that I feel ill. There’s no explaining exactly what it is. On those days when I’m in my bed I feel that I might not wake up. It’s like an exhaustion

May 8, 2019

Hair Loss

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Valdez, AK

Anyone experience hairloss on any of these drugs and if so which ones?

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hair loss severe on forteo only took 4 months

May 16, 2019

My Husband And My Sons Think I An Exagerati. I Truly Have So Much Pain They Make Fun Of Me Warbling When Iwalk

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Valparaiso, IN

Li feel useless and upset. I really hurt. I don't know what to do
They really make me feel bad.. I have so much pain my kids thinking I am faking
Right now I do not know if I can take any more. Can someone help.me

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Jacie, you got that right. You have a right to peace, happiness, and to be treated with respect!! Those who don't behave like that don't deserve to be in your life. It's their loss!! Hugs!

May 30, 2019

Had 1st Prolia Dose On Jan 2019, No Symptoms Until 2 Wks Ago, Achy Shins, Knees, And Numb Right Hand, Aches Come And Go During Day. Normal?

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Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Had my fourth Prolia shot on July8. Easiest one so far. Not much in the way of fatigue this time. Still believe the Prolia makes my constipation issue worse. But not fracturing and not landing up… read more

August 3, 2020

Has ANYONE Been Happy On Prolia??

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Tinley Park, IL

I'm a 72 yr old white female who had last dexascan 2 yrs ago. Left hip T score T-2.6. I'm terrified to have dexascan now as I'm afraid it's much worse. Just hoping to get some Prolia reviews that are void of horrible side effects.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thanks for your input. I'm so sorry about your situation and can absolutely relate to your fears and frustrations. God bless.

May 28, 2019

Has Anyone Experienced Success In Treating Osteoporosis With Plant Based Calcium Supplements?

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Iselin, NJ

Has anyone taken supplements such as Raw Calcium by Garden of Life or New Chapter Bone Strength?

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I also went from Osteopenia to osteoporosis after taking Fosmax. I quit Tomaxifin 5 mo ago, I heard these drugs stay in your system up to 2 years! Yikes! I started juicing organic veggies, and much… read more

October 22, 2021

Has Anyone Experienced Weight Gain While Taking Forteo?

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Long Island, NY
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Yes its hard and i did gain some weight. I think it was because i was afraid to do anything as i was recovering from 5 compression fractures in my back. I been off from it for a few month and im… read more

December 17, 2020

I Have Had New Tests Done Including Bone Scans, Blood's And Urine Tests But I Don't Have A Clue What They Are Testing For

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Great Britain

Has anyone any idea of of what the hospital is looking for after bone scans, blood's taken and 24th hour urine test.I have already been diagnosed with osteoporosis for a good many years.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

When I was first diagnosed they did 24 he urine and other test to find out if I was losing calcium or if there was a problem absorbing it

April 29, 2019

I See A Lot Of People On This Site Talk About Pain. I Was Told There Is No Pain With Osteoporosis.

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co. kerry, Ireland

Everything I have been told by my medical people says there is no pain with Osteoporosis
I was diagnosed at 59. Vitamin D level through the floor. I have it in my spine and hips. I have 6 monthly Prolia injection (can only have that for max 5 years). I do take collagen and exercise every day
Just starting some weights for my arms. I am trying to stay as healthy as possible as I am a carer for my mum (90) and husband. Husband has Parkinson's and requires a lot of pulling and lifting and he is… read more

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are two different things
Osteoarthritis causes pain and discomfort..yes a hip replacement is from osteoarthritis
Osteopenia and osteoarthritis doesn’t have pain until… read more

October 25, 2021
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