ostioporosis

can anyone please explain to me anything about ostioporosis (excuse spelling if wrong) i have just been diagnosed with it in my hands and arms, i am in a lot of pain, left arm is worse as it has now moved up my arm to my shoulder, i don't know anything about it at all many thnx xx

[Enoch Choi, MD]

osteoporosis is decreased (less) bone density.  

bisphosphanates such as fosamax, actonel, and boniva, can help with this problem

also, weight bearing exercise will help build bone density

[mrssasha]

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