March 23, 2011
Last week I had 2 “shaddows” for 2 days each. They had lots of questions. Once again I had an opportunity to learn from those I am teaching.
March 21, 2011
Alendronate is the Generic version of Fosamax. It is taken weekly on an empty stomach followed by at least 8 ounces of water. No other food or drink is allowed...
March 16, 2011
Fosamax (Alendronate) was the first widely used pill for Osteoporosis in this country. It is taken weekly on an empty stomach followed by at least 8 ounces of water. No...
March 14, 2011
Unless you eat a lot of salmon, or put yourself at high risk for skin cancer, you will need Vitamin D Supplements. Most Multiple Vitamins have 400 IU of vitamin...
March 9, 2011
If you already have heartburn or Reflux Disease (GERD), you should be cautious about taking Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, and generic Alendronate. Do not take an antacid or a medicine for...
March 7, 2011
The Oral Bisphosphonates are Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, and generic Alendronate. While generic Alendronate is the cheapest, it is also the most likely to cause heartburn or Reflux Disease in some...
March 5, 2011
Traditional foods high in Vitamin D include oily fish, seal blubber and cod liver oil. None of these are common in the American diet today. It is becoming much harder...
March 4, 2011
Speaking to groups about Osteoporosis is always interesting. Different persons have different questions. This week I spoke to a PEO chapter (a women-only “sorority”). One of the members was very...
February 24, 2011
Vertebral Compression Fractures represent an area of changing understanding of Osteoporosis. As an orthopaedic surgeon, I understand that a fracture is a fracture whether it occurs all at once or...
February 21, 2011
Forteo (Teriparatide) is the only Anabolic osteoporosis medication in the USA. It acts by directly stimulating the Osteoblast cells that make new bone matrix. It is the only type of osteoporosis...