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Suggest Remedies For Osteoporosis

From Pam, I went to sign up for bone scan at my local hospital , sent by my internist....they told me Medicare would not cover this..I am 73 and I understand the bone scan is important...the results of the old scan was...mild osteoporosis.......thank you
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Hi welcome to health care magic...

You are having osteoporosis, so you might have calcium deficiency...
Serum calcium level should be checked....

Than if calcium deficiency there cholecalciferol sachet that is available in different flavour can be taken along with milk.... It is to be taken once a week for few weeks according to deficit...

To prevent bone loss alendronate like bisphosphonates drug prescribed....

Milk taken regularly if you can digest. ..

You can post your follow up scan report for further comment

Take care

Advise : Orthopedic surgeon or physician consultation for further examination...
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Suggest Remedies For Osteoporosis

Hi welcome to health care magic... You are having osteoporosis, so you might have calcium deficiency... Serum calcium level should be checked.... Than if calcium deficiency there cholecalciferol sachet that is available in different flavour can be taken along with milk.... It is to be taken once a week for few weeks according to deficit... To prevent bone loss alendronate like bisphosphonates drug prescribed.... Milk taken regularly if you can digest. .. You can post your follow up scan report for further comment Take care Advise : Orthopedic surgeon or physician consultation for further examination...