10 Questions To Ask Your Doctor About Osteoporosis -  Source - Web MD Refrence

 

You may want to print a copy of this to take with you to your next doctor's appointment

    1. How severe is my osteoporosis?
    2. Could my osteoporosis be the result of another disease?
    3. Could my medications be causing or exacerbating my osteoporosis?
    4. Could any of my medications affect my balance? If so, is it possible to change the drugs or the dosages?
    5. In my case, which lifestyle changes are particularly important for protecting my bones?
    6. Should I be taking estrogen or testosterone?
    7. What other medications, if any, should I take?
    8. What are the potential side effects of these medications?
    9. Is there anything else I can do to prevent fractures?
    10. Is there anything I should tell members of my family about ways they can reduce their risk of getting osteoporosis?

For additional news about bone-related conditions, check out the Osteoporosis Center


 

SOURCES: British Medical Journal, Nov. 23, 2002 • WebMD and The Cleveland Clinic: "Homocysteine: A New Heart Disease Risk Factor?"

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