Osteoporosis Strategies

I am a 58-year-old woman with osteoporosis. I take calcium supplements with vitamin D. (I’m scared to take osteoporosis drugs.) Should I stop the supplements and vitamin D in light of the new heart warnings? Should I eat lots of calcium-rich food instead?

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Regaining Kidney Function

My father was admitted to the hospital after blood test showed his kidneys were only functioning at five percent. Can function of kidneys return to normal?

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False Positive For Syphilis

I give blood, but I keep getting a false positive for syphilis. After additional testing it comes back negative every time. What could cause this to happen?

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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis

I was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis 2-1/2 yrs ago and am currently on oxygen. I feel fine except when I do too much walking or cleaning without the oxygen. Are there any new or experimental treatments out there?

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Raynaud’s Phenomenon

My daughter and I recently attended the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade and stood outside for several hours. When we went inside, my daughter showed me that her middle finger had gone completely white. She said this had happened before. What could this be?

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