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My mother - born 1934 - has osteoporosis & has a compression fracture in her back. what should she be taking for osteoporosis meds?
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Calcium supplements: She should be using a calcium supplement and doing anti-gravitational exercises( walking) if possibility to strengthen her bone production capability.
Answered 12/30/2016
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