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OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Ask The Expert Archives

A big "Thank You" to the Osteoporosis Editorial Advisors for the numerous answers they have provided the OBGYN.net Osteoporosis community.

• Harvey S.Marchbein, MD
• Maria Luisa Bianchi, MD
• Paul D. Burstein, MD
• Barry Lee Gruber, MD
• Michael Kleerekoper, MB, BS
• Alice Rhoton-Vlasak, MD
• R. Wayne Whitted, MD, MPH

**Note: Opinions expressed here are for educational purposes only and, as such, do not constitute a physician patient relationship. This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options and/or interventions.

OBGYN.net Osteoporosis Ask The Expert FAQs

Tests:

• Bone Densitometry
• Osteoporosis Treatment Options
• DEXA Methodology
• Regarding the reporting form for DEXA Densitometry , specifically the LUNAR brand
• DEXA Interpretation
• Osteo sonography as a screening method
• Is -1.0 bad for a 30 year old woman?
• Is an Osteo Sonogram a good screening method in Osteoporosis?
• Can you explain what this means?
• Deoxipiridinoline bone marker to detect loss bone
• Question about DEXA results
• Osteo sonogram versus DEXA
• How to interpret DEXA scan information for juveniles?
• Do I need a bone density test now?
• Bone density test on a 32 year old
• What change can I make to help my bones?
• Please comment on these test scores?
• Lunar BMD or ultrasound?
• Telopeptide with creatine test?
• DEXA scan results?
• Can one scan determine bone health?
• Use of ultrasound with osteoporotic patient?
• Information about elevated DEXA readings?
• Measuring Bone Density?
• How does bone density relate to fracture risk?
• Are foot fractures a sign?
• What does ntx urine test indicate?

Treatments and Medications:

• Calcium Supplements
• Did Fosamax cause my kidney stone and will it recur?
• Estrogen and Osteoporosis
• Lupron and Osteoporosis
• Fosamax and HRT
• Miacalcin for premenopausal women
• Calcium
• Should Fosamax be used longer than 3 years?
• Is Miacalcin the right drug for me?
• How to determine which "Pill" is the right one for me?
• Will I ever recover completely?
• How often is it ok for a repeat of a DEXA?
• What are the side effects of Lupron?
• Are the side effects the same for Fosamax in injection form vs. pill form?
• Fosamax with or without estrogen replacement?
• HRT? Exercise? Vitamins? What's Best?
• Is Fosamax for me?
• Livial (Tibolone)
• Do I need to take anything else to stop the process or at least slow down the osteoporosis?
• Should I continue with the HRT and what would the benefits be?
• Growing new bones.
• Is it too late for hormone replacement therapy?
• Age limit to osteoporosis treatment
• Age affect the treatment choices of osteoporosis
• Estrogen/progesterone combination to build bone
• Do you have information on Raloxifene? What are the pro's and con's?
• Do you think if I just increased my calcium intake and did weight bearing exercise this would be enough?
• Can I improve the density of my spine through exercise, a calcium supplement and also doing weight bearing exercises?
• Are exercises of any value in retaining or building bone?
• My question is whether Fosamax should be used instead?
• Is there really nothing that can be done so that she might be able to enjoy life a little?
• My doctor put me on Fosamax. Will I be on this permanently or does it repair bone loss and then one goes off of it?
• Can you explain the bone loss over the past year even though I am taking Fosamax?
• Will taking Fosamax improve condition and increase bone mass?
• What will be the effect of taking Etidronate instead of Fosamax?
• Can I stop taking the Premarin and go back to the Evista and get the osteoporosis protection that I need and not be at any other risks from not taking the Premarin?
• I was found to have osteoporosis in my hip and osteopenia in my spine. Should I try for combination Fosamax and ERT or keep up with the progesterone only?
• Is Miacalcin ok for Pre-menopausal women?
• Questions about back ache and osteoporosis
• I know that the phytoestrogens are not as effective as the animal based estrogens, but don't they have some benefits? Are soy products as good as they are publicized to be for post menopausal health?
• Proper use of Fosamax
• Preferred Treatment
• Is it possible to undertake more than one type of treatment concurrently provided that their side effects are tolerable
• MCHC
• Drugs used for osteoporosis for someone with acid reflux?
• Depo-Provera
• A question about the side affects with increased Fosamax
• My question is, could I take Fosamax despite a GERD problem? Should I have a different test done?
• What is your opinion on the use of raloxifene for prevention or treatment of osteoporosis in women with a history of breast cancer?
• What side effects does Fosamax present in a premenopausal woman?
• Is there a drug (or even a shot) on the market that does not cause gastrointestinal problems or would not kick my ulcerative colitis into high gear? Are the benefits of taking calcium, or some other form of drug therapy, worth the risk of the UC?
• If a women has a history of breast cancer and was advised not to take estrogen replacement therapy, is raloxifene recommended?
• A request for Information about a research study of Simvastatin, Lovastatin or Pravastatin in connection with osteoporosis
• Livial Tibolone and Calcium tablets vs. Tamoxifin
• Fosamax and Evista vs. HRT
• Question about progesterone for the treatment of Osteoporosis and Osteopenia
• What is Osteoporosis?
• What foods will help the fight against osteoporosis?
• Synthroid and test results
• Can Fosamax and Tamoxafin be used together?
• What are best treatments for Osteoporosis?
• Effects on a fetus while taking Fosamax
• Recommend Fosamax?
• Influence of progestins on bone
• Are calcium supplements and exercise enough?
• What kind of exercise I should do to strengthen the spine?
• How effective is Miacalcin Nasal Spray?
• Do Asthma medications decrease bone strength?
• Can Fosamax or Evista be taken prior to menopause, and would you recommend this?
• Miacalcin not working
• Parathyroid hormone used to build bone
• Fosamax and an eating disorder
• Miacalcin nasal spray vs. Fosamax
• What are the side affects of the Drug Fosamax?
• What side effects can I expect from Miacalcin nasal spray?
• What is advisable for a person with osteoporosis and arthritis?
• What medication would be most appropriate