Bone Conditions

Fosamax and Femur Fractures

SHARED by Anonymous on September 3, 2008 - 7:50am

Last year I suffered a nontraumatic femur fracture of my left femur. In July, 2008 I read an article that described femur fractures identical to mine and a possible link to long term use of Fosamax.

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FDA reviewing osteoporosis drugs Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel for safety

Written by Diane Porter on March 11, 2010 - 6:32am

At EmpowHer, we have a thread where women have reported femur fractures while using the drug Fosamax, a medicine meant to help build bones for those suffering from osteoporosis. It turns out these women aren't alone.

Latest Comment by Anonymous on March 11, 2010 - 9:17am View Comments

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Shattering Choices: When a Woman Has to Decide Between One Health Risk and Another

SHARED by mihowe on March 4, 2010 - 5:42pm

“Osteoporosis complications (pelvic, hip and spine fractures) often have morbidities and mortality that are right up there with cancer and heart disease.”
Dr. Christopher A.

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Osteoporosis

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ankle fusion

SHARED by maryb on September 23, 2008 - 5:19pm

I am planning on having ankle fusion surgery on my right ankle and would like to hear from anyone who has undergone this procedure successfully.

Latest Comment by Katlyn on March 2, 2010 - 11:10am View Comments

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What Is Cleft Palate

Written by Ann Butenas on February 1, 2010 - 6:50pm

Known as one of the most common birth defects of the head and neck, cleft palate occurs when the roof of the infant’s mouth (the palate) does not properly develop during pregnancy, leaving an opening

Latest Comment by Pat Elliott on February 10, 2010 - 5:57pm View Comments

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Shouldering Weight of Surgery Successfully: Inside the OR (A Patient's Perspective)

SHARED by Anonymous on February 9, 2010 - 11:20am

Shouldering the Weight of Surgery Successfully:
Inside the OR (A Patient’s Perspective)

Having already endured three surgeries to repair my loose right shoulder, I grew increasingly more curious

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Osteomalacia--How Did My Bones Get So Soft?

Written by Ann Butenas on February 9, 2010 - 10:44am

Osteomalacia is a condition that refers to the softening of the bones, usually brought on by a lack of vitamin D. In children, this condition is commonly referred to as rickets.

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Osteomalacia

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Bone loss - My Defeating Diagnosis

Written by Dr. Archelle Ge... on January 29, 2010 - 8:09am

What do Sally Field and I have in common?
No. I never aspired to be or play a nun.
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Osteoporosis

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Osteogenesis Imperfecta: The Brittle Bone Disease

Written by Ann Butenas on January 6, 2010 - 8:10pm

Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a genetic defect resulting in bones that easily break for no apparent reason. This is often referred to as “brittle bone disease.”

Latest Comment by Ann Butenas on January 20, 2010 - 7:47pm View Comments

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Bone Conditions

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Does anyone follow an acid-alkaline diet for bone health/osteoporosis treatment?

ASKED by Anonymous on December 31, 2009 - 9:56pm

I have read a great deal about the role of a low-acid diet in protecting bone/halting bone loss. Is anyone on an acid-alkaline diet? If so, which one?

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FDA reviewing osteoporosis drugs Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel for safety

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