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What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is the thinning of bone tissue and loss of bone density over time.
Alternative Names:
Thin bones
What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with osteoporosis?
What are the symptoms associated with osteoporosis?
What are the treatment options for osteoporosis?
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boney hump on base of neck - Undiagnosed Symptoms Community
- Nov 06, 2009
I have a hard boney like hump on the base of my neck, above and in between my shoulder blad...
Broken Foot related to severe osteoporosis - Pain Management Community
- Oct 29, 2009
I have severe osteoporosis, my bones are the age of a woman 87, I am 45. This illness was ...
anorexia and osteoporosis - Pregnancy 18-34 Community
- Oct 27, 2009
Hello, I have had eating disorders for 22 yrs, in and out of treatment....now have a ne...
33 yo female with ED and osteoporosis TTC - Anorexia, Bulimia & Binge Eating Expert Forum
- Oct 27, 2009
Hello, I have had eating disorders for 22 yrs, in and out of treatment....have a new tre...
long-term effects of methadone on osteoporosis in women - Addiction: Substance Abuse Community
- Oct 27, 2009
The above says it all. Details: I've been on methadone maintenance for 13 years and am almo...
Stop Osteoporosis even if you’re Lactose Intolerant - Arthritis Community
- Sep 23, 2009
I read an article that says if your lactose intolerant you can retrain your body to eat and...
Use of Forteo by breast cancer survivor - Women's Health Community
- Sep 19, 2009
After receiving radiation and chemotherapy for breast cancer in 1995, with no recurrence, I...
Thyroid and Spinal Health - Thyroid Disorders Community
- Sep 18, 2009
Can thyroid disorders or hormonal imbalances cause degenerative spinal conditions like oste...
Bone Density Loss - Reversible? - Hepatitis C Community
- Aug 18, 2009
I have just been diagnosed with Osteopenia (-2.0 in my spine, -1.4 in hip). I was stunned w...
Celebrex - Hepatitis C Community
- Aug 01, 2009
My mom was diagnosed with Hep C. We do not know how long she has had it. She is 64 but she...
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, Jul 30, 2009 12:00AM
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How to avoid Osteoporosis
by
georgeortega
, May 26, 2009 06:51PM
Great article below on Osteoporosis and how to help avoid it. Good reading to you all:...
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