Osteoporosis Resources
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There is no small shortage of available osteoporosis resources. As osteoporosis is such a common disease among older women and can occur with little in the way of warning signs or obvious symptoms, it is especially important for people to know how to properly prevent the disease through self-education.
Online Osteoporosis Resources
Google Directory: Osteoporosis
http://www.google.com/
The wisdom of your own family doctor can lead you to the right information on prescription drugs for treatment, and proper lifestyle choices to fight osteoporosis. Additionally, the internet has proven to be a particularly resourceful tool on researching the subject. A vast amount of websites dedicated to the subject of osteoporosis can be found easily through your favorite search engine. They contain a wealth of information by way of helpful articles, interviews, and fact-filled databases. The above link will bring you to the Osteoporosis section of the Google Directory.
Osteoporosis Support Groups
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Support Groups
http://www.nof.org/
If you are looking for an answer to a very specific osteoporosis-related question -perhaps you are suffering from a rarer secondary form of osteoporosis (which is caused by unrelated diseases or certain prescription drugs) -- and you're finding information pertinent to your specific condition difficult to come by, there are helpful osteoporosis resources in the way of online communities, discussion boards and newsgroups to which you can post your query. These communities contain people in the same shoes - people who can empathize. Everyone will benefit from the shared wisdom of such communities. There are also blogs to follow with great tips and information on how to thrive and stay healthy while living with osteoporosis. The above link will bring you to the support group section of the National Osteoporosis Foundation website.
Printed Osteoporosis Resources
http://www.arthritistoday.org/
As for printed osteoporosis resources, local bookstores and libraries will also contain invaluable information. One can find books on osteoporosis-specific diets, exercises, and helpful reviews on prescription drugs and treatments. Published by the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis Today is a particularly helpful magazine on the subject. In addition to the magazine, they also maintain a website, which includes many helpful features, such as a prescription drug database, which contains detailed charts and reports on the latest drug treatments for osteoporosis (click above to visit ArthritisToday.com). Many general health magazines will also contain relevant articles and interviews to help keep you informed.
Osteoporosis Prevention
The National Osteoporosis Foundation Prevention Page
http://www.nof.org/
People suffering from osteoporosis have no excuse to ignore the virtual wealth of osteoporosis resources that are available. Not being properly educated on the causes of osteoporosis, and the common mistakes that can lead to the disease, is a risky prescription for potential injury during one's later years. A "silent disease," such as osteoporosis, requires true vigilance in order to be beaten. Knowing which prescription drugs to take (and which drugs to avoid), as well as the right kinds of foods and exercises for prevention, is truly the best bet for winning the battle against osteoporosis.
