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
Why Do We Shrink With Osteoporosis,
Had a Drs appointment Friday or yesterday, I've lost even more height as I've lost another 1/4 of a inch, I hate this.
Know how you feel I lost 2 jnches ......was short to begin with !!!!!
Do Anyone Have Sore Hips When You Sleep On You Sides ?
yes sometimes
Has Anyone Had Any Success With Adding Powdered Collagen Supplement To Their Diet To Build Bone And Have Better Numbers On The Dexa Scan?
My doctor wants me to start taking Fosamax because of osteoporosis. I have heard about lots of bad side effects. I thought I would try powdered collagen before taking more meds. Also, if you are on Fosamax, has your bone density gotten any better. Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thank you so much!
That’s what my doctor told me but another doctor said it was important and sells the product?
I Had A Lumbar Fusion Last Year And It Is Not Healing As Quickly As I Expected. Does Osteopenia Affect Healing?
My last MRI was in August and there is no bone growth, but the screws are stable. Have not had a new DEXA scan, but due at the end of next year. It has been exactly one year now. Still have some symptoms, but managing.
Dear Debjoy, Don't worry about my situation as it is the most bizarre story and both my doctors agree that something is going around about me. I just wanted to say that usually you should take two… read more
Are You Optimistic?
Optimism is the belief that the world is essentially good. That the good of things over balances the pain and evil.
So would I..but I would need another appointment and drive through mountains laden with snow for about 2-3 hrs to get to a bone scanning place...but then the attendant who does the scans may not also… 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
A Different Pain Have You Experienced It?
I was walking dog first thing in morning when I feel stiff & achey anyway. All of a sudden a wave of pain on left back side (OP in left hip - OA in lower back). Happened couple more times & last time felt it both sides of back/hip just below waist. I now describe as someone standing behind me, a hand on each hip area. Suddenly they push down as hard as possible & its painful, takes my breath away. My body goes down a little cause of wave of pain - then pain goes away. First couple times felt… read more
Good Monday morning London, yes it is all over and time now to slow down and rest awhile
On Saturday morning one of my son's in-law collected me and we went out into the country, where 13 of us… read more
Does Anyone Know Of Any Foods That We Should Avoid? Years Ago It Was Said That We Could Have Cooked Spinach, But Were To Avoid Raw Spinach.
Looking for foods to consume or avoid with Osteoporosis.
I read spinach is better when it is cooked
Calcium
Does anyone take Calcium supplements with Prolia? I can hardly tolerate the calcium supplement side effects, including extreme constipation. Is getting Calcium from your diet enough??
And 3 x prunes a day gives you 3mg of boron which is essential for bones.