Fracture Questions

Osteoporosis FAQs: Your Top Questions Answered

Can you take codeine and naproxen together?

i have broken my ankle, i was given naproxen at the hospital, but i am still in pain, i am taking 250 mg x2 tablets twice a day and also paraectamol x2 four times a day. my doctor had prescribed me now codeine, do i need to stop taking the paracetamol and naproxen?

I slipped 4 days ago fell backwards and hit the back of my head. I'm still having headaches?

I went to the doctor the day after and they determined I didn't need an x-ray cos there's no fractures. I feel somewhat stoned since it happened. My neck had been stiff and recently it feels like I've been chewing on gum for so long that my jaw and temples ache. There's... read more

Voltaren Gel - Does Voltaren reduce bone pain?

A friend had a compound fracture of his tibia and fibula one year ago. The fracture has healed, but he still has inflammation and superficial and deep bone pain. How deep is Voltaren gel absorbed

Dexamethasone and weight gain?

My 14 year olddaughter was on dexamethasone for almost 2 years for acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Had to be stopped early due to stress fracture in knee and the onset of avascular necrosis. She had gained weight and we were told the weight should come off after 6 months to a year. As a teenager she... read more

What have others used to ease side-effects from Reclast infusion?

Cannot take Tylenol. Ibuprofen ineffective. Doctor did not advise any pre-infusion prep nor discuss any possible side effects from Reclast infusion. Diagnosed with Osteoporosis post shoulder fracture and Dexa scan. I'm 57 yrs old, female, in good health. No aches or pains prior to infusion.... read more

Chronic Back Pain - An old vertebra fracture of the mid-back (T-8) is now naturally fusing with with

... the vertebra above and below giving me excruciating pain. Would an operation help?

How does Prolia compare to Boniva? My mom is 83.

She has chronic illnesses CHF, pulmonary obstruction,RA, and now T11 vertebra fracture, Dr recently prescribed Prolia waiting on approval at this time but reviews of drug are scaring me please help She was on Boniva years ago