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I am 56 years old and have severe osteoporosis as a result of only being
diagnosed with celiac sprue only 4 years ago.  Unfortunately my doctors did
not know much about celiac sprue and did not prescribed any preventive
treatment for osteoporosis and when I retired from my job my bones retired
by fracturing everywhere.

I have reviewed the archives which had some good information but would like
further assistance from the list members as follows.

        -Know of any bone endocrinologist located in Missouri.  I live
in a small town and the doctor situation is not pretty.

        -Has anyone taken 50,000 IV of vitamin D successfully without
any problems?  A blood test indicated I was low on vitamin D.

        -Good source for gluten, lactose, and sugar free calcium and vitamin D
supplements.  I now use Freeda and use the powdered form of calcium for better
absorption (I hope).

        -Medication and any other recommendations that have been successful
for
list members with osteoporosis.

        -Recommendation for a vehicle with air ride or air suspension.
My condition is so bad that when I go anywhere I ride in the back of a
Suburban on an air mattress and several egg crates.  A friend had a
'93 Lincoln Continental that had a pretty soft ride and I have tried
'92, '93, '96 Executive Town Car but the Town Car seems to have a
tighter feeling ride that hurts.  Plus I need a back seat that is wide
and long enough to lie on (I am 5'2").

I am grateful to have this avenue to solicit assistance and will summarize
the replies I receive.

Thank you.