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Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Osteoporosis
- What is the cause of my osteoporosis?
- What are the treatment options?
- What side effects should I expect from the medications used to treat the osteoporosis?
- Do you recommend calcium and Vitamin D supplementation?
- What exercise program would be safe and beneficial in reducing the risk of falls and fractures?
- What other measures do you recommend for reducing my risk for falls and fractures?
- How often do I have to have a DEXA bone mineral density test?
- Are there any osteoprosis support groups in this area?
- Are there any complementary and alternative medicine treatments that can help people with osteoporosis?
- Are there any clinical trials being conducted in which I might qualify to participate?
