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Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For Osteoporosis?

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Which Osteoporosis Symptom Surprised You The Most?

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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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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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Does Receding Gum Problems Or Bone Loss Come From Having Osteoporosis?

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Johnson City, NY
A MyOsteoTeam Member

Me too! Wonder if this is a sign too?

August 12, 2024

Anyone Else Just Been Told They Can Stop Thete Cancer Tablets Exemestrane

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Uk England

Looked on mycare, consultant said I can stop my cancer tablets as been on them for the 5 yrs now. I'm still taking adcal.
I've noticed my osteoporosis has got worse over the last week. I'm not sure if it's cos it's gotten colder. I'm still having trouble sleeping.
Is there anything I can take to help my menopause, hot flushes, etc. pain in my hips, spine, and legs? Makes me quite angry at times.
Sorry for the rant....... ❤️

Why Is There So Much Pain In My Back Shoulders And Spine

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Bristol, CT

How Long Do You Think I Have To Stay On I Had A Very Fall In Woods I Broke No None Nothing How Long Do People Stay On Fosavence

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Cork, IE

What Is A Healthy BMI?

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Osteoporosis & Dexa Scans

A MyOsteoTeam Member asked a question 💭

I have Osteoporosis, do I still need to get Dexa scans done? Or once your diagnosed with osteoporosis, then you don't need any more Dexa scans ?
Thank you

A MyOsteoTeam Member

You should have quite regular scan I was told by past doctors but the one I have now says no.

September 30, 2023

Has Anyone Tried Glusomide If So Can You Tell Me If It Works

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England, AR

Apparently this is a herb, so I don’t think it would react to my medication

A MyOsteoTeam Member

I really don't think it would react with any medication. It is a salve, so it's topical. You just massage it on your body where you have pain. You need to do stretching, weight bearing exercises… read more

October 3, 2023

Hi After My 3rd Annual Alcasta Infusion, There Has Been No Improvement In My Osteoporosis. What Are The Next Treatment Options?

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Why Do We Shrink With Osteoporosis,

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Washington, DC

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.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Know how you feel I lost 2 jnches ......was short to begin with !!!!!

September 19, 2023

Had Anyone Had Dental Implants After Or While Taking Fosamax ?

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I have been taking fosamax for 4 years and stopped 6 months ago . I have had a dental extraction of a molar and am wondering about implants.

A MyOsteoTeam Member

Just to clarify. I’ve had no issues or noteable side affects on fosamax. The extraction was due to a dental abscess on a tooth which had root canal treatment over twenty years ago . The dentist says I… read more

September 16, 2023
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