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Feb 25, 2008 | Posted by: roboblogger

Not so keen on drug for osteoporosis

Full story: Monterey County Herald

Dear Dr. Gott: Would you kindly comment on Forteo, a bone-formation medication now being prescribed by some physicians to treat osteoporosis? Dear Reader: Forteo is a synthetic form of parathyroid hormone. via Monterey County Herald

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Natural Option

Hollywood, FL

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Mar 8, 2008
 
There is a natural solution with no side effects. Natural Option corp has developed a calcium supplement to help osteporosis sufferers. Look and read for yourself. http://www.naturaloptioncorp.com

Since: May 08

Berlin, Germany

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May 11, 2008
 
Awareness is the key....Ignorance the Killer…

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Ann Marie Lucas

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May 17, 2011
 
definitely there are many side effects to the medical drugs for osteoporosis. even the cancer supplements can get confusing. try all the natural healing foods for osteoporosis. And some healing recipes. How about sesame seeds on your bread or toast evey morning for the right amount of calcium? Check out his book:http://www.smashwords.com /profile/view/AMLucas

Since: Jun 11

Martinez Lake AZ

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Jun 28, 2011
 
Nice Post,
Osteoporosis medication information, dosage, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Osteoporosis is a condition which is characterized by loss of the normal density of bone, resulting in brittle bones.
Ana M

Torrance, CA

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Jul 15, 2011
 
I am not a fan of pharmaceutical pain medications myself. As much as possible I try to treat my bodily pains with natural and traditional remedies. http://www.hiprecalllaw.com
Dave

San Jose, CA

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Dec 1, 2011
 
Why? Have you read about it in http://www.fosamaxfemurfracturelawsuit.com/fe... ?
Jessica

Chicago, IL

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Dec 9, 2011
 
Alternative methods are always good to know. Getting the right treatment which is best for your body is always a good way in avoiding having to file litigation such as a Fosamax lawsuit.
http://www.rotlaw.com/fosamax/
Mariebeth

Portland, OR

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Oct 12, 2012
 
Nearly everyone may lean toward a non-medicated approach, although there are some cases like severe ones that may need the help of pharmaceuticals. While I am inclined to say that the old adage "prevention is better than cure" prevails, there are a lot of risk factors that we can't control like heredity. If osteoporosis has affected a family member, it's best to seek more information about the disease and know the things you can do to prevent it from happening to you or how to manage it if in any case you develop it. This site http://www.fosamaxinjurylawsuitcenter.com helped my friend a great deal when his mom suffered from osteoporosis and fractures.
Jenny

Washington, DC

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Oct 21, 2012
 
If Forteo is as effective as it claims I hope it is not as fraught with risks to use as Fosamax or other bisphosphonates. http://www.fosamaxfemurfracturelawsuit.com

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