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From: Mary <>
Subject: Re: [MEDI-GENE] Dowager hump
Date: Sun, 28 Jan 2001 22:13:55 -0500
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I typed Dowager's hump in on the Google search engine-the entire 1st page (I
think) says it is from osterporisis.

Victoria wrote:

> No, Osteoporosis and the dowagers hump have nothing to do with each other.
> Go to your search mode and just put in the word Dowager and it will bring up
> all kinds of information. I have addison's disease only one adrenal gland
> removed because of a tumor ) and no natural kidney function without
> steriods. Needless to say I don't forget my meds. My internist says the
> best source of calcium is good ol tums....surprised me.
>
> Victoria Brittain Allen
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: Ann Brown <>
> To: <>
> Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 11:49 PM
> Subject: Re: [MEDI-GENE] Dowager hump
>
> > do most people with osteoporosis get a
> > dowager's hump?
> > i am 57 and was recently diagnosed with
> > it in back and hips. i've been on HRT for 20 yrs. of course, i'm an
> > ex-smoker, tall (not so lean anymore) and am allergic to
> > dairy(something other than lactose)which has something to do w/ it. am
> > on 70mg.
> > of fosamax once a week, 800 I.U of vit. d and 1500-2000 mg of calcium a
> > day plus trying to add some soy milk--the chocolate is delicious! ,
> > weight-bearing exercise, like walking, is supposed to help, also
> > avoiding caffiene and sodas. my doc says if i do all of the above
> > that bone can be rebuilt. actually, studies have proven this.
> > anyone have additional suggestions?
> > has anyone else experienced a lot of
> > back pain with osteoporosis??
> > ann brown
> >
> >
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