Osteoporosis

question re: 79-year-old w/osteo, ill on meds
Hi, I'm hoping someone can help. My mom is 79 and has never been able to take any meds to prevent, and now, to assist with her problem with osteoporosis. She has always taken cal-mag supplements (in addition to others), has always done a lot of walking (still does 5 miles a day), in addition to other weight-be... 21 Oct 2005 15:56

Forteo
I'm a 62 year old male and my Endocrinologist is thinking of starting me on Forteo. I have several more blood and urine tests to under go before the decision is made. Anyone with knowledge, male that is, in this group. I would appreciate your sharing your use of the drug. Thanking you in advance for your assista... 20 Oct 2005 17:05

FORTEO
Does any one here take it? I started the pogram in March. Its a 2 yr program and you give yourself a shot every day for next 2yrs. CeeCee ... 7 Oct 2005 21:02

Question About Soda
I know that drinking soda is harmful for us with bone density problems because of the phosphates. I have a swallowing disorder which makes it difficult for me to swallow liquids without choking. When I drink soda, the fizziness helps me to "feel" the liquid in my throat, so that I have better control over getti... 7 Oct 2005 21:02

FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for sci.med.diseases.osteoporosis. 10/17/2003 This posting describes the newsgroup Sci.med.diseases.osteoporosis newsgroup as well as other sources about this disease. It should be read by anyone who wishes to post in this newsgroup. Osteoporosis is a disease that... 7 Oct 2005 21:02

Boniva.
Once a month meds for Osteoporosis has been released. It's also cheaper than Fosomax and Actonel. See this site: http://www.myboniva.com ------------------------- http://folding.stanford.edu Save lives, visit today! ... 7 Oct 2005 21:02

New product- Fosamax Plus.
There was an earlier post about vitamin D and I so I thought the folowing information would be of use. Merck & Co., Inc. has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved FOSAMAX PLUS D(TM) (alendronate sodium/cholecalciferol), a single once-weekly tablet containing 70 mg FOSAMAX(R) (alend... 7 Oct 2005 21:02

exercise
Is there a type of exercise that should be avoided when one has osteoporosis in both spine and hip? I recently joined a health club. It is equipped with many machines, I am wondering which ones I should avoid. Lee ... 7 Oct 2005 21:02

meds
I started Actinel last week and had terrible side effects. Now Dr. is suggesting Evista which can give you blood clots. Anyone know how common it would be to get blood clots? Elaine ... 7 Oct 2005 21:02

SPINE MRI
http://www.truemri.com/comm3.htm case studies http://www.openstandupmri.com or http://www.uprightmri.com MRI LOCATIONS 1-888-NEEDMRI ... 7 Oct 2005 21:02