GIOP From Steroid Inhalers & Injections

Glucocorticoid Induced OsteoPorosis is more common than we thought.  Individuals with Rheumatoid arthritis, fibromyalgia, and other inflamatory diseases often need Prednisone and other steroids (glucocorticoids).  3 months of Prednisone 5...

Beware of GIOP

GIOP is Glucocorticoid Induced OsteoPorosis.  Cortisone, Prednisone, and many Inhalers for Asthma or COPD are glucocorticoids.  Therefore, Glucocorticoid Induced OsteoPorosis is a particularly aggressive form of osteoporosis that affects all ages,...

$ 52,000,000,000.00 in one Year!!

Fragility Fractures are fractures caused by osteoporosis.  Fragility Fractures cost an enormous amount of money.  They also cause pain, suffering, disability, nursing home stays, and death. The estimated total cost of...

Give Vitamin D for Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is Heart Day.  But did you know that Vitamin D is good for your heart?  I didn’t until my cardiologist gave me a “state of the art” paper from...