Managing and Treating Osteoporosis

Dr Tilli's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?

Shelley's story: How did you find out you had osteoporosis? How was it diagnosed?

Shelley's story: What did you do when you found out you had osteoporosis?

Dr Tilli's story: What did you do when you found out you had osteoporosis?

Dr Tilli's story: What advice do you have for other patients on their journey with osteoporosis?

Shelley's story: What has been the greatest success and challenge with managing your bone health?

Shelley's story: What advice do you have for other patients about bone health and osteoporosis?

What treatments are used for osteoporosis?

How do antiresorptive drugs work in osteoporosis?

How do anabolic drugs work in osteoporosis?

How does calcium and vitamin D help build healthy bones?

What are the best management strategies for a person with osteoporosis?

What is a drug holiday when it comes to osteoporosis medication?

Who should be screened for osteoporosis?

How is osteoporosis screened and diagnosed?

What is the difference between osteopenia, osteoporosis and osteomalacia?

Screening and Diagnosing Bone Health and Osteoporosis

What is fracture risk assessment?

What is a bone scan?

Why is screening and early detection for osteoporosis important?

What is osteoporosis and what causes it?

What are the symptoms of osteoporosis?

Who is most at risk for osteoporosis and why?

What can I do to prevent osteoporosis?

Why are women at greater risk than men for osteoporosis?

Should men worry about osteoporosis? What are the signs in men?

Can certain medications increase the risk of developing osteoporosis?

Is there a cure for osteoporosis?

Understanding Bone Health and Osteoporosis