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What is osteoporosis? (Introduction Dr. Ashok Bhalla)
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Impact on home due to osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis, mobility, driving and transport
The effect of osteoporosis on work and finances
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Age of diagnosis 50-59
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Dennis - Interview 13
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Dennis has been on the anti-depressive drug, Phenelzine for over twenty years and his consultant said that this could be the cause for his osteoporosi
Dennis was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2004. In 2007 his spine ‘collapsed’ and he had two operations. He has to wear a supportive back brace for the next nine months. Until recently he was on Pamidronate but his treatment for osteoporosis is under review. He takes Calcichew D3 Forte and cod liver oil and Co-codamol for pain relief.
Bones & joints
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Osteoporosis
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Age of diagnosis 50-59
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Dennis - Interview 13
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Dennis is unable to take stronger painkillers because he is taking anti-depressants.
Dennis was diagnosed with osteoporosis in 2004. In 2007 his spine ‘collapsed’ and he had two operations. He has to wear a supportive back brace for the next nine months. Until recently he was on Pamidronate but his treatment for osteoporosis is under review. He takes Calcichew D3 Forte and cod liver oil and Co-codamol for pain relief.
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