Osteopenia Questions

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What causes osteoporosis?

What causes the bones of people with osteoporosis to become thin and weak?

Can muscle, joint and bone pain with Fosamax be severe enough to be debilitating?

I was on Fosamax years ago for Osteopenia. Bone density exams showed improvement. After being on the drug for over five years studies came out suggesting that taking Fosamax for over five years was not a good idea. My GYN and I decided to take a break. A couple years after that I was struck with a... read more

Should 40mg dosage be tapered after 5 days of use?

I have hypothyroidism, am pre diabetic, and have osteopenia. I recently was given 20mg pills of prednisone, 2 pills daily (40mg)for contact dermatitis, possibly poison oak. My dosage of prednisone is for 5 days no tapering. My rash continues to spread though only one large blister is oozing on my... read more

What vitamins should I be taking?

I have rheumatoid arthritis, osteopenia and being monitored for low grade, noninvasive bladder cancer. The only prescription I am on is estrogen and progesterone. Is a multivitamin enough?

Will pantoprazole inhibit the absorption of calcium and vitamin d into the body?

I have been taking pantroprazole for 10 years or more and was just diagnosed with advanced osteopenia. I am 48 years old and in good physical condition. I am 5'6", I weigh 127 pounds and have a good diet. I am very physically active.