April 6, 2011
I was an orthopedic surgeon for 30 years before I started to treat osteoporosis. I started because most physicians in my area only treated DXA t-scores. I wanted to treat...
April 4, 2011
I have been a Certified Clinical Densitometrist for 4 years. Before that I read spine and hip x-rays for 30+ years as an orthopedic surgeon. Now I know that I...
April 1, 2011
This week we participated in an all-day Wellness Conference and Health Fair. Many different types of practitioners were involved. Those individuals who attended were interested in taking a pro-active role...
March 26, 2011
Rare cases of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) and Atypical Fractures of the Femur have been found in patients taking Alendronate. There is not yet any conclusive evidence that Alendronate,...
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...