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Hi again, here's the summary for Miacalcin and osteoporosis in general.
....Mildie

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RE: Miacalcin/Fosamax (for bones) When you compare the data for the
different products, you should look at the reduction in the fracture rate.

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Make sure you aren't allergic to the miacalcin I nearly died from it

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I have taken Fosamax for at least three years. In addition, I lift weights
and use a treadmill 5 times a week. I am attacking osteporosis on all
fronts. My mom had it, too. I follow the fosamax instructions to the
letter. I have had no problems with it at all. I have just had a DEXA scan
which indicates I am out of the osteoporosis category and am now in the
ostepenia(Sp?) category, a definite improvement. I don't drink milk but do
eat no-fat yogurt. I also take calcium carbonate. I believe all of the
above have helped me a lot and I plan to continue the same course. I am 66.

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HI!  I have been using Miacalcin for about a year with no ill effects.  My
physician assured me it was gluten-free.

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I have been using miacalcin for over a year now. There was a significant
improvement in my recent bone density test.Absolutely no side affects. I
have been gluten free for 7 years.

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I take Miacalcin as an Extra to Actonel for osteoporosis.  Fosomax caused
my esophagus to burn after some time so my internist switched me to Actonel
which works fine - I never feel it.  Why don't you ask your doctor about
Actonel.  It works the same as Fosomax which is the best for stopping
osteoporosis and helping.  Its risedronate sodium.  Both are gluten free.

If you're concerned about gluten free medications go into the Thompson Clan
on the web.  They have two inespensive booklets for over the counter and
perscription gluten free medications - each is $3.50.

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I used it for four months and discovered that I ran out several months
before the month was up.  Then I read in the paper that the Fosamax is more
effective then the Miacalcin and decided to go back to the Fosamax.  If
Fosamax bothered my stomach I might not have.

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When you take Miacalcin,Fosamax or Actonel, you need to have a good intake
of calcium as well.  When thinking about bone health, think about your
intake and absorption of all minerals. Magnesium in particular is needed in
large amounts, at least half of the total of the calcium intake.