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I weightlifter over 27yrs.im 41eat/diet etc.my frat/ twin smoker doesn't.mom has hip osteoporosis.will i get it? or sis?.sis complains bone pain body.

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Unlikely: Have both you and your sister have your vitamin d levels checked.

Dr Paudel agreed

Answered 4/23/2014

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