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Blood Tests to show if Calcium is being absorbed into the bones and not elsewhere....

Does anyone know if there's blood test than can tell if the calcium supplements are in fact going to the right place ( the bones) and not being absorbed into...

Does anyone know if there's blood test than can tell if the calcium supplements ...

Cheerleader123

•3 days ago

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Vitamins to help bone healing

A recent broken wrist has led me to discover the importance of Vitamin C in bone health. Unsurprising really, as it's important for collagen formation. Here is...

A recent broken wrist has led me to discover the importance of Vitamin C in bone...

HeronNS

•12 days ago

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How do I get my back brown with Kyphosis?

As I am bent forward, cannot lay flat or sit with back to sun for more than a minute I am tanned on front white on tother side, i.e half toasted. Any tips how...

As I am bent forward, cannot lay flat or sit with back to sun for more than a mi...

fraid

•1 month ago

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Advice on P1NP test please....

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine 2 years ago and have (after lots of deliberation) agreed I should start taking alendronic acid. I also have...

I was diagnosed with osteoporosis of the spine 2 years ago and have (after lots ...

Zadock

•24 days ago

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I asked ChatGPT about Fosamax. How does the medication Fosamax fake your DEXA score?

This was the reply. Fosamax (alendronate) is a bisphosphonate medication used to treat and prevent osteoporosis. It works by inhibiting bone resorption,...

This was the reply. Fosamax (alendronate) is a bisphosphonate medication used ...

Capan24

•12 days ago

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denosumab

my doctor is talking about putting me on denosumab as a next step after Risedronate. I would like to hear of anyone’s experience of having this drug. My Dexa...

my doctor is talking about putting me on denosumab as a next step after Risedron...

Bett50

•8 days ago

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Taking calci-d

This may be a silly question - the instructions for taking calci-d say to take with the evening meal. Does this mean before, during or after the evening...

This may be a silly question - the instructions for taking calci-d say to tak...

Linusit

•8 days ago

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Actonel low dose and side effects

I have just come off Evenity and trying low dose Actonel to keep the gains, (building up hopefully) but at the moment 10 mg a week. I am suffering zig zag...

I have just come off Evenity and trying low dose Actonel to keep the gains, (bui...

cmoc

•14 days ago

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Dexa Scan

Hello Everyone, I am currently on the waiting list to see another endocrinologist as I have hypocalemia and PTH insufficiency (hypoPARAthyroidism non...

Hello Everyone, I am currently on the waiting list to see another endocrinolo...

Owl84

•7 days ago

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magnesium

I have been taking vit D and K2 for a while now and have been told that I should be taking magnesium to help with the absorption , only not sure which one to...

I have been taking vit D and K2 for a while now and have been told that I should...

Lucy1578

•13 days ago

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Have "buggered chest" from mixture of Pectus Carinatum and long term epileptic seizures, nasty mixture, but heart okay, breathing painful!

I know I have mentioned this before on this site, but mid sternum [lot of damage] hurts like hell! Other than tiger balm, smells good, movement is restricted,...

I know I have mentioned this before on this site, but mid sternum [lot of damage...

Adlon57

•4 days ago

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Movymia ( Teriparatide)

Hi, if anyone has been or is being treated with teriparatide brand Movymia I would love to hear your experience of how you use it and how you got on with it....

Hi, if anyone has been or is being treated with teriparatide brand Movymia I wou...

Sunseaandsand

•7 days ago

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Hyperparathyroidism and Bones

I had primary hyperthyroidism in 2014 with two adenomas removed. It's been a long time since I've had my PTH level checked. I was reading that you should have...

I had primary hyperthyroidism in 2014 with two adenomas removed. It's been a lon...

Capan24

•10 days ago

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One-Blue-Lady

I’m investigating Zoledronic acid injections, hospital asked me if I had any problems with teeth. It seems that if I had to have an extraction and the gum was...

I’m investigating Zoledronic acid injections, hospital asked me if I had any pro...

One-Blue-Lady

•19 days ago

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kyphosis

I was diagnosed with OP about 10 years ago due to an early menopause at 38 and was put on the weekly medication of Alendronic Acid along with calcichew....

I was diagnosed with OP about 10 years ago due to an early menopause at 38 and w...

Kimm4

•25 days ago

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Reclast

Is anyone taking this, and if so, what is your experience. Would you take this over Actonel or other biophosphate, and if so, why? My Rheumatologist is...

Is anyone taking this, and if so, what is your experience. Would you take this ...

HealthELiving

•28 days ago

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DEXA SCANS

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four years ago. I’m wondering if we should have more scans. I just read a post where...

I’ve only ever had two Dexa scans in six years. . My last one was three or four ...

Mavary

•20 days ago

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Bone turnover tests

Which test(s) are best? I am expecting I will need at the very least have to mention them to my doctor or order privately.

Which test(s) are best? I am expecting I will need at the very least have to me...

Jeaniem130

•23 days ago

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Information please

Hi.. My name is Lorraine I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2022 after an accident at work left me with fractures. I need 3 teeth extracted but as I'm on an...

Hi.. My name is Lorraine I was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2022 after an acci...

Bonniekitt2013

•27 days ago

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Painful arm

I have developed an odd pain in one arm. I have recently started taking risedronate for osteoporosis which badly affects my spine. I know bisphosphonates...

I have developed an odd pain in one arm. I have recently started taking risedr...

walk21

•24 days ago

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Employment issues

Hi all. I've returned to work after being off for about 8 weeks due to 3 slipped discs, trapped nerves and tears. I've been diagnosed with degenerative disc...

Hi all. I've returned to work after being off for about 8 weeks due to 3 slipped...

LtAngua52

•30 days ago

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antibiotics and osteoporosis

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis worse.

I am on antibiotics for a stress throat infection, do they make osteoporosis wor...

Radars

•20 days ago

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Decapeptyl SR and the side effects with other medications, which has caused such bad rib cage structure effects?

I have pectus carinatum/pigeon chest from when aged 10 left over from meningitis, I also have Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy, not a good mixture, as such have...

I have pectus carinatum/pigeon chest from when aged 10 left over from meningitis...

Adlon57

•6 days ago

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lump.

I have a small lump on the bone of my shoulder. I am worried. I have had one on my collarbone for a few years. That was checked and is harmless. This one...

I have a small lump on the bone of my shoulder. I am worried. I have had one o...

benmaise

•25 days ago

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Accuracy doubtful due to fusion hardware?

L5/S1 hardware new since last dexa scan. The tech did ask for an opinion from a co-worker as she felt the imaging was being distorted due to the hardware, but...

L5/S1 hardware new since last dexa scan. The tech did ask for an opinion from a ...

Jeaniem130

•28 days ago

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Risedronate and hair loss

I commenced Risedronate in March 23 and tolerated this medication well. In July of 23, my hairdresser commented that my hair was thinning. I felt devastated at...

I commenced Risedronate in March 23 and tolerated this medication well. In July ...

Crategeus

•29 days ago

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Natural progesterone

Has anyone heard of this being a treatment?

ratoncita

•30 days ago

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post Teriparatide treatment

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next stage will be an injection every six months. Would anyone be able to tell me...

I will finish daily injections in September and have been advised that the next ...

Zumbablue

•20 days ago

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Gabapentin

Has anyone taking Gabapentin suffered with Tinnitus since taking it. It is listed as a side effect but dies it go away if Gabapentin is stopped

Has anyone taking Gabapentin suffered with Tinnitus since taking it. It is liste...

nottowell

•11 days ago

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Side effects of Gabapentin

Has anyone ever had tinnitus while taking Gabapentin and does it stop if you leave the tablets off.

Has anyone ever had tinnitus while taking Gabapentin and does it stop if you lea...

nottowell

•11 days ago

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