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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:19 PM
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Clearly none of you have taken medication for Osteoporosis or you wouldn't rag on Sally Fields
Not trying to make an Olive Garden out of this, but even my mom is switching to once a month. This isn't a vitamin pill you pop and go about your way. Some of these pills require you to sit upright for 30-60minutes after taking, which can be a real nuisance to people on the go.
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belladonna Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:22 PM
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1. Yep, I was gonna point out the same thing
No personal experience here, but doing medical transcription, with a heavy concentration in Rheumatology, etc, I've learned the same thing. It's not the same as popping a Tylenol and going about your business.
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Zuiderelle Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:24 PM
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2. I want a pill that requires me to have sex for 30-60 minutes after taking.
Oh wait. I think there is one already. I wonder when they will come up with a once-a-month dose of Viagra.
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:25 PM
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3. Oh you're bad
:X
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ironflange Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:19 PM
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25. We have a pill like that
It's made by someone called Ghirardelli.

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Blue-Jay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:25 PM
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4. I think we SHOULD make an Olive Garden out of this!
:yoiks:

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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:26 PM
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5. There can only be one Olive Garden - let's not make more than that
:cry:
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mainegreen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:29 PM
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7. Wouldn't an Olive Garden made of pills and Sally Fields be a rather unstable building?
I can't imagine it would pass the health codes and quite frankly all those Sally Fields in the walls would start to smell after a while.
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Blue-Jay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:34 PM
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10. Not if Sally is used as the foundation.
Strong woman, that Sally.
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asthmaticeog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:41 PM
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12. And people like her.
They really like her.

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Susang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:42 PM
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13. Now where have I heard that?
It sounds eerily familiar. :scared:
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cwydro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:29 PM
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6. Very informative
As Johnny Carson used to say, "I did not know that."

That's why I love DU...learn something new everyday.:D
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Susang Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:33 PM
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8. Joke
Nobody is seriously ragging on Sally Field. ;-)

And this is coming from a woman who takes about 7 pills twice a day and two other pills that I have to take three times a day. Many of these pills have special instructions, some of them cannot be taken withing 2 hours of my other pills, etc., etc. Laughing at a celebrity commercial doesn't mean anyone is minimizing your condition.
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ChavezSpeakstheTruth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:34 PM
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9. hear hear!
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AirmensMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:40 PM
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11. ...
:yourock:

I just posted in that thread. My mom takes the once-a-week one. She gets SO hungry while she's waiting for that hour to pass. It is also quite a nuisance when she has an appointment to get to.
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:42 PM
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14. My mother was about ready to ditch the pill but is looking into once-a-month
She figures she can deal with it one time a month.

I couldn't not make a stink. Osteoporosis is a major health concern with all people but especially women
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AirmensMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:45 PM
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16. My mom's doctors don't seem to know about the once-a-month one.
And she's not the kind of patient who would make a suggestion. So she goes through the weekly thing. I never realized what a pain that little pill is until I saw her go through the whole routine.

I'm glad you said something. :hug:
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cwydro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:43 PM
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15. I'm a breakfast eater too
that would kill me to wait.

I'm confused though...does the person have to sit STILL for an hour or can one get up and move around?
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:46 PM
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17. It's best that you just sit upright - like reading a book
Even bending over can be a challenge. It's mainly to mimimize damage to the Esophagus, so I'm guessing they really don't want you jumping around alot. Heartburn is a major problem with women who take this pill, but far less of a problem than having brittle bones
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cwydro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:59 PM
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19. So...exercising would not be an option
like going running or whatever? That does seem unfortunate. Yikes. On the other hand, I'm so glad there is treatment for this.
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:00 PM
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20. Oh hell no!!
The whole purpose of sitting upright is to keep the acidic juices of the stomach (aggrevated by the medicine) from splashing into your esophagus
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cwydro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:09 PM
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22. Oh geez.
How awful. I'm guessing this can cause some stomach upset too, eh?
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LynneSin Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:14 PM
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23. It can rot your esophagus
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AirmensMom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:47 PM
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18. I'm not sure.
My mom's not very active on her best days. She usually just sits and reads the newspaper. I don't think you can bend over, though.

I've waited with her when she has been visiting and it's HARD!
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cwydro Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:00 PM
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21. Yeah well,
I'm not much of a waiter either. Patience has never been my strong suit unfortunately.
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ThomCat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:18 PM
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24. :applause:
:applause:
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