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About osteoporosis
Can men get osteoporosis?
Should I tell my employers that I have osteoporosis?
What type of specialist do I see for osteoporosis?
Risk factors for osteoporosis
Can over-exercising cause osteoporosis?
Why are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) a risk factor for osteoporosis?
Why are Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) a risk factor for osteoporosis? ROS specialist nurse Claire explains about omeprozole, lanzoprazole and other PPI drugs for heart burn and reflux and whether they cause osteoporosis and fractures Other osteoporosis risk factors: https://theros.org.uk/information-and...
Scans and tests
Is there a blood test for osteoporosis?
How do I know if I’m getting enough calcium? Will a blood test tell me?
Where is the "neck region" on my bone density scan results?
Drug treatments
Can I have my denosumab injection the same day as my flu and covid vaccines?
How do I make sure my bisphosphonate medication is properly absorbed?
What are the different types of HRT, and do they all help my bone health?
What are my options if the side effects of the osteoporosis drugs are too much?
How do I take my osteoporosis tablet correctly?
Can I stop taking Denosumab?
Can I improve my bone health naturally without drugs?
Living with fracture
Are spinal fractures painful?
How long does a spinal fracture take to heal?
I'm frightened of falling and breaking bones – what can I do?
How does osteoporosis cause height loss or a curved back?
Will a corset or brace help me after spinal fractures?
Can you have fractures without knowing?
Do bones heal normally with osteoporosis?
Lifestyle for bone health
Do I need to take a calcium supplement?
Can I improve my bone health naturally without drugs?
How do I know if I’m getting enough calcium? Will a blood test tell me?
Is calcium citrate better than a calcium carbonate supplement?
What positive lifestyle measures can I take for my bones?
Can wearing a weighted vest help to make my bones stronger?
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