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Although you can’t completely reverse osteoporosis, there are ways to manage it. Some of those methods are things you can do every day through diet and exercise. Your doctor may also recommend that you take medicine.

Osteoporosis Treatment Approaches Once you know you have osteoporosis, you have many options for treating the condition and strengthening your bones to prevent fractures.
Types of Osteoporosis Treatments Along with a healthy diet and exercise, you can treat osteoporosis with medicines that help your bones to stay as strong as possible.
Strontium for Osteoporosis Some people say the supplement strontium improves bone health, but it’s important to consider its benefits and risks before you take it.
Selective Estrogen Receptor Modulators (SERMs) Selective elective estrogen receptor modulators, or SERMS, are a class of estrogen-boosting drugs used to treat osteoporosis in postmenopausal women.
Forteo for Osteoporosis Forteo (teriparatide) is the only FDA-approved osteoporosis medication that builds bone.
Myth: No Treatment Helps Active Osteoporosis Even if you already have osteoporosis, many medicines can help prevent bone loss and rebuild bone. They also may lower your chances for bone fractures.
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Recently diagnosed with osteoporosis? You may want to ask your doctor these 10 questions.
Monitoring Osteoporosis Treatment Is your osteoporosis therapy working? Are you having any side effects? Learn about monitoring osteoporosis therapy.

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