No GERD with Reclast

Bisphosphonates are often associated with Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).  When GERD cannot be adequately controlled by medication, we cannot use oral bisphosphonates.  Yet there is an advantage to taking...

Bisphosphonates are the Most Commonly Prescribed

Bisphosphonates are the most commonly prescribed Antiresorptive medications used to prevent or treat Ostoeporosis.  We know them as Fosamax (Alendronate), Boniva (Ibandronate), Actonel (Risendronate), Atelvia (enteric coated Risendronate), and IV...

Goldilocks and Calcium Supplements

The question whether calcium supplements are good or bad for you, and how much you should take, is very controversial.  That is because it is the wrong question.  The answer is...

Gluten Free

Some of my patients have an icky tummy.  They are thin, anemic, and have osteoporosis.  They have been evaluated for Lactose Intolerance, Crohn’s, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Celiac...

CBC is Complete Blood Count

CBC is Complete Blood Count.  That means red cells, white cells, and platelets.  A normal CBC eliminates diseases of the bone marrow such as leukemia or myeloma, both of which...

Crohn’s, Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome

Getting enough Calcium, Vitamin D, and other nutrients is tough enough when you have normal bowels.  Crohn’s, Colitis, IBS, Celiac, Bariatric Surgery for Weight Loss, and other bowel problems make...