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Worried about osteopenia? A holiday gift from NPR

If you've heard the term osteopenia, and especially if you happen to be one of the millions who've been "diagnosed" with this "disease", I urge you to listen to or read NPR's noteworthy investigative report about Fosamax from December 21, 2009.

I have noted in a prior post that osteopenia is not a disease, just a condition of relatively low bone mass — yet it was turned into something to be "diagnosed" and "treated" (with drugs, of course). Since bone loss is common during menopause, this transformation was to the detriment of women worldwide. The graph in the story that shows clearly how sales of Fosamax took off after DEXA scanning became more common (something that was strongly supported by the drug company) really tells the full story of what's going on.

For all the intrigue, mystery, and manipulation behind the creation of "osteopenia," tune in for good early winter listening!

Sending each and everyone of you my best wishes for a joyous New Year of health and fulfillment.

– Susan

December 23, 2009 14:08
Drug Therapy | Osteopenia and Osteoporosis  |  Comments (2)

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January 8. 2010 19:24


I look forward to reading more information on the subject of Osteopenia.  My doctor tells me this is now a "condition" that I have and it scares me !!  Can you send me any information you may have as well as excerises that would be helpful.

thank you!!
Jan

Jan

January 18. 2010 20:12

Dear Jan,
Remember that "osteopenia" is not a disease or even a diagnosis, just a relative measure of bone density.  You might look at my article on osteopenia to rest more assured--http://www.betterbones.com/blog/category/Drug-Therapy.aspx?page=3. What is important is that you halt any ongoing bone loss and work to build bone health on all fronts.  Best wishes, Susan Brown

Susan Brown

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