Reader Question: I have osteoporosis. I am taking Actonel, Calcium and Vitamin D. I recently read that taking Vitamin C can help improve my bone density. Is this true? Can I stop my Actonel?
For the past few years there has been some discussion about Vitamin C and its role in bone metabolism and possible disease. Vitamin C acts as an... Read more
Reader Question: I have been on all the medications on the market for osteoporosis, including the yearly IV medication, Reclast, and the daily injection, Forteo. Are there any new medications available, or soon to be available, that I can look forward to?
A very important drug trial result was released at the American Society for Bone... Read more
Reader Question: My doctor who has been treating me for osteoporosis told me that I should stop taking my medicine because my ‘bone markers' were low. What does this mean? I am scared to go off my medicines. What is this test?
After the diagnosis of osteoporosis is made and one begins therapy, it is often difficult to determine if the... Read more
Reader Question: I am 65 years old. I have been having increased difficulty getting things down from high shelves. I saw my primary physician and he told me that I have lost 2 inches of height. He also told me that I may have vertebral (spinal) fractures and should have a bone density to check for osteoporosis. I have no pain. Is this... Read more
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