Thank you Dr. Silverman for such an educational program. It is just the expertise I needed. As a nurse/patient, I was struggling to decide the best course of action, and you provided so much important, evidence-based (and experience based advice . I'd love to have you as my physician. Thank you!
When you add visual aids to show risk of fracture, I am hoping for an additional set of visuals: Can you add a side-by side "number to treat" vs "number to harm" graphic for each of the medications? I can imagine you having either a side-by-side or toggle-capable overlay visual showing dots representing how many treated people it would take for that med to help vs harm (minor or perhaps only major side effects) that person.
are you talking about potential side effects that may result as the 'harm' category? I haven't seen a document like that, but if I do, I'll post it. We do offer a guide for online resources in our group, OsteoBoston. If you're interested please email to osteoboston@gmail.com
This is the "OsteoBoston Guide to Online Resources", if you are interested to take a look. drive.google.com/file/d/1_38xfeFFlzOI2Ln6vK4a9W9AgGxoQRQB/view
Please incorporate better subtitle translations and Zoom quality with your guests. This is all dense information and it’s hard to understand your guests many of the times.
Can I clarify? If I have a FRAX score on my DEXA report, am I correct in understanding that the BMD has been taken into account? Thanks for an informative talk.
yes, to my understanding, Kate that is correct. I am a layperson, but that is my understanding. A FRAX score you can do yourself when you know your DEXA score: www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9
All bisphosphonates deplete the body of coenzyme Q and can cause severe muscle and joint pain . I had severe bilateral quadriceps pain after my second round of Reclast. Once i found out why i was having the pain I needed 300mg mg of coenzyme Q to resolve the symptoms. Remember your nutrition needs to be goodfor these drugs to work. Need calcium, vitamin D vitamin k2, magnesium and boron. Good luck everyone.
I’m in Texas also, Ft. Worth. Someone mentioned support groups but I’ve not seen that in any other comments. It would be great to be able to get with people and discuss good diet and exercise programs. I find all of this information overwhelming and confusing.
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Thank you Dr. Silverman for such an educational program. It is just the expertise I needed. As a nurse/patient, I was struggling to decide the best course of action, and you provided so much important, evidence-based (and experience based advice . I'd love to have you as my physician. Thank you!
How do you have a life long mgmt process on drugs you can only take for a few years?
When you add visual aids to show risk of fracture, I am hoping for an additional set of visuals: Can you add a side-by side "number to treat" vs "number to harm" graphic for each of the medications? I can imagine you having either a side-by-side or toggle-capable overlay visual showing dots representing how many treated people it would take for that med to help vs harm (minor or perhaps only major side effects) that person.
are you talking about potential side effects that may result as the 'harm' category? I haven't seen a document like that, but if I do, I'll post it. We do offer a guide for online resources in our group, OsteoBoston. If you're interested please email to osteoboston@gmail.com
This is the "OsteoBoston Guide to Online Resources", if you are interested to take a look. drive.google.com/file/d/1_38xfeFFlzOI2Ln6vK4a9W9AgGxoQRQB/view
This is very helpful. Trying to understand the relevance of the assorted studies was confusing for me.
Please incorporate better subtitle translations and Zoom quality with your guests. This is all dense information and it’s hard to understand your guests many of the times.
Can I clarify? If I have a FRAX score on my DEXA report, am I correct in understanding that the BMD has been taken into account? Thanks for an informative talk.
yes, to my understanding, Kate that is correct. I am a layperson, but that is my understanding. A FRAX score you can do yourself when you know your DEXA score: www.sheffield.ac.uk/FRAX/tool.aspx?country=9
Can't find a doc in san antonio that knows about osteoporosis!
All bisphosphonates deplete the body of coenzyme Q and can cause severe muscle and joint pain . I had severe bilateral quadriceps pain after my second round of Reclast. Once i found out why i was having the pain I needed 300mg mg of coenzyme Q to resolve the symptoms. Remember your nutrition needs to be goodfor these drugs to work. Need calcium, vitamin D vitamin k2, magnesium and boron. Good luck everyone.
I live in ct and am having a problem finding a doctor that specializes in osteoporosis without drugs!
Do you take patients virtually? Texas
I’m in Texas also, Ft. Worth. Someone mentioned support groups but I’ve not seen that in any other comments. It would be great to be able to get with people and discuss good diet and exercise programs. I find all of this information overwhelming and confusing.
He does (I'm in Europe). I had a virtual appt with him recently and I'd say it was definitely worth it 😀
I am surprised that he didn't mention patients' ages and their physical conditions. Isn't that an important issue??
yes, but he was speaking in a general sense. Good point though, El
1/2 cup of green veggies equals 300 mg calcium?
Sorry, no need calcium. Try good magnesium, Vit. d3 and carnivor diet, nutrition 😢