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Calcium Supplements

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I recently completed my yearly DXA Scan and am not happy with the results.My scores have been within the osteopenia range for some time however the mostrecent results were disconcerting.Lumbar Spine:Jan 2016 -1.8Jan 2017 -2.3Left hip and Femoral...
My girl is dying

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My golden mix was diagnosed with a mass in her abdomen just over a week ago. I've had her since she was 9 weeks old. We bonded, I trained her, she was my shadow. In the last few days, she's no longer eating and is getting weaker. I made an...
Scams and Elder Abuse

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My mother will be 93 this year. Her husband (not my father) is 93 and suffers from Alzheimer's. She is a very trusting church going person who is fairly slow when it comes to realizing not everyone is as honest as her friends at church.About 4...
Interesting Post on MSN

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http://news.msn.com/us/2-sisters-get-lung-transplants-from-same-donor
Article: Stem Cell Trial

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An interesting read.http://www.ascrnetwork.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3333:http-www-sciencedaily-com-releases-2013-10-131004105243-htm&catid=125&Itemid=74
Bone Growth Stimulator

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My wife has been using this device post spinal fusion.She says it's supposed to progress healing in a much shorter time.Anyone have any experience with these? Comments positive ornegative are welcome.
Interesting Article

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Found this interesting. Hope you will too.http://www.ted.com/talks/bill_davenhall_your_health_depends_on_where_you_live.html
Surgery

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My wife has been through three pain management treatments (injections). We were optimistic with the first treatment as it seemed to provide some relief but it faded 4-5 days later. Now the surgery option is being considered. She is a medical...
New Here

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Hello Everyone! I've been on DS for some timeand am a frequent contributor to the pulmonary fibrosisdiscussion group.I have several friends who have had COPD which led totransplant. I myself am a recipient due to IPF and Bronchiectasis.I recently...
Challenges Ahead

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My mother who is 92 lives in Calif with her husband, now 93.He has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and symptoms are beginning to show. Some simple tasks like making coffee are suddenly out of reach. He is dependent on her, but I really don't know to...
Fosamax or Boniva?

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My doctor's office called today following a density scan yesterday. He wants me to start on either Fosamax or Boniva depending on my insurance's formulary. I've noticed my left hip has worsened and I'm now experiencing a bit of pain.I had started...
Pain in bed (only)

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After experiencing bad back pain, I recently replaced my mattress which was latex. It was purchased Jan 2010 and began sagging so bad that it was replaced under warranty.I seemed to be doing pretty well with the new one but starting having pain only...
PBS - Transplant: A Gift for Life

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In case you missed it. It's really good.http://video.pbs.org/video/2299957982
Backing out of Part B

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hi, I'd like to know if anyone has dealt with a situation such as mine.In 2010, I signed my wife up for Part B. At that time, she was still covered by a private health insurance plan through MY employer.Circumstances were I was suffering from a...
Family Members Need to Quit

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hi,I'm at my wits end. My sister and brother in-law are long time smokers. Neither of them seem to have any interest in quitting.This is after a good friend of theirs almost died from a heart attack. After his bypass, both he and his wife quit. They...