Osteoporosis?

I have also been diagnosed with Osteoporosis and in researching the drugs Fosomax and Actonel, I came across a fracture risk calculator. If you have all your scores and complete the sections requi...

Yes, very much likely is related to your stomach surgery, but also there are other factors to consider. 1. Osteoporosis is found to run in families. Look at your older female relatives, do they...

Yes, and drink fortified orange juice. Also, you will find that you will get painful joints in cold weather and in air conditioned buildings avoid weather extremes. Wearing long johns in the ...

She needs to eat a balanced diet with plenty of calcium (1200 mg+) and vitamin D. See the sources for more details

Even if the bones are brittle, they can withstand the surgery. Keep in mind that our elders are getting hip and knee replacements everyday. Brittle bones are only very sensitive to trauma such as...

There are other meds, like things you take once a week or less often, that can actually rebuild the bone a bit. She should definitely be taking calcium and eating a good diet. Any sort of weight-...

Sorry, I don't have any answers for you. I am 21, have had full blown osteoporosis since I was 16 and now have arthritis and fibromyalgia. Today I just found out that I am pregnant(excited an...

I also have osteoporosis and COPD. They are not related diseases except smoking can make bones brittle? The person above me told you the correct medications. There is also a medication your father...