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

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Have You Osteo Ladies Read About The K-2 Supplement That Helps Calcium Help Our Bodies? Https://health.clevelandclinic.org/vitamin-k2

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Which Osteoporosis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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Need To Stop Prolia As I Need To Have 2 Teeth Extracted Any Idea How Long It Is Ok To Be Off Prolia I Am Also On Blood Thinners Thanks

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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

Does Anyone Have Experience Of Taking Teriparatide? How Long To The Initial Side Effects Last?

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Pinner, UK

I Have been prescribed teriparatide, and would like to hear about other's experiences. Oral drugs gave too many side effects, and IV Zolendrolate was not very effective. I am concerned about the possible side effects. Thank you

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Thanks for that very informative reply Pam. It sounds ominous!. H.

May 13, 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.

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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

I Was Due To Start Dunasumb 6 Monthly Injections…unfortunately Seen My Dentist And I Have An Infection After Having Teeth Out I. February….

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Bedfordshire

I have been given antibiotics and he advised me not to start the treatment until oral health is better. I’m now worried to start this tbh risks are scaring me. If someone could give me some encouragement as the dentist said ostencronosus can effect you with this treatment thank you Ingrid

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Hi Ingipoos. Some dentists asks you to take a Prolia holiday for a few months before a dental procedure - not any simple one, such as filling.

May 28, 2024

If You Are 2 Weeks Late Getting Your Boniva Injection. Will There Be A Problem?

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Riverside, AL

How Long Do Folks Usually Take Prolia?

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Albuquerque, NM
A MyOsteoTeam Member

@ BettyWellman, I have been having prolia injections for 7 years, without much side effects.
I tried to get off them, but I cannot.

June 12, 2024

If You Take Prolia, Would You Advise Me To Take It? If Not, What Would You Recommend?

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I have hyperparathyroidism & malabsorption from Roux N Y gastric bypass surgery in 2008. I have heart failure on oxygen 24/7, DVT, periforal artery disease & diabetes. I am 74, a retired teacher. I have osteoporosis -2.5+.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I have been on Prolia infusions since May of 2021 (3 years). I get rt jaw pain, pain in my thumb joints & sometimes my hands & feet fall asleep at night.

June 11, 2024

I Have Osteoporosis In My Back. What Meds Or Therapies Are People Using? I Am Just Using Over The Counter Back Back Meds And Are Not Working

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Dartmouth, NS

I am in the process of seeing a spine specialist but it takes 3 months

What Can I Do To Stop Losing My Teeth? They Are Chipping Away & I Was Told I Can't Have Implants If I Have Brittle Bones.

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Sparta, TN
A MyOsteoTeam Member

@A MyOsteoTeam Member
The best I can think of is ur going to have to eat soft food, blend things etc. R u talking with ur Dr & ur dentist? Hugs. London ♥️

April 21, 2024

Good Morning Everyone. I Hope You Are All Well. Anyone Have Any Experience, Taking Fosamax? I Am Due To Start It Due To Bad Scan Readings?

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Port Saint Lucie, FL

I have osteoporosis for several years and have been putting off taking any meds as I am scared with all the reported side effects. I was sent to a rheumatologist and he says I am at risk for fracture as my scan readings are at critical levels and I must take something. He suggests Fosamax to start. I know I have no choice and am very worried but he explained my probability of having a fracture is much greater than any side effects I take calcium and Vitamin D. I appreciate any insight all… read more

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Good morning from Mount Gambier, South Australia. I am an active 80 year old, take CALTRATE ( vit D & calcium ) every day & have a 6 month PROLIA injection. Photo shows me at the garden centre with… read more

April 24, 2024
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