Staying Strong, Preserving Bone Health
Osteoporosis, a condition that causes porous or brittle bones, is a risk faced by approximately 44 million Americans today, and it can happen to people in any age group. More than 1.5 million bone fractures a year result from osteoporosis. To help you avoid becoming part of these statistics, we've searched for the best Web sites that teach you how to prevent, detect, or treat osteoporosis.
Expand All Guide SectionsWhat Is Osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a disease affecting the skeletal system of the body, and is most often experienced ... read more »
Osteoporosis Treatment
Both conventional and alternative methods are available for treating osteoporosis. To start ... read more »
Preventing Osteoporosis
You can take preventive measures now to lessen your chance of developing osteoporosis in the ... read more »
Osteoporosis Support
As with so many other medical conditions, the Web has online communities that can form a support network for you as you deal with osteoporosis.
Dulcinea's Insight
- If you prefer not to seek out an online support group, or if you just can't find an online support group that suits your needs, check with the doctors or nurses treating you for osteoporosis. They may be able to direct you to a face-to-face support group in your area.
Dulcinea's Picks
For message boards ...
HealthBoards
, which has message boards for people coping with specific medical conditions, makes an osteoporosis board available here. Registration is required to post messages, but you can view messages without registering.
DailyStrength
also offers an online support group for osteoporosis, among many other medical conditions. Learn about the latest treatments and news, recent discussion topics, and join the community. Use of this message board is free but registration is required.
Caregiver's Home Companion
has resources and an online support community for people providing medical care to the elderly. The "Community" section offers free message boards under "Forums" and an "Ask an Expert" feature where you can submit a question to a qualified professional.
To find support resources ...
The National Osteoporosis Foundation
(NOF), recommended earlier in this guide, is the primary osteoporosis support group in the United States. This page will explain how you can start an osteoporosis support group or find a NOF-sponsored support group in your area. NOF also supports a "Linking Up" online osteoporosis support group for men and women.
Men's Osteoporosis Support Group
is dedicated to the over five million American men at risk of developing osteoporosis. Join the confidential electronic support group network to communicate with others via e-mail or phone. The Web site also has archives of the group's newsletters and links to other medical and osteoporosis Web sites.
Osteoporosis News and Research
Staying current with scientific and research developments in any disease means you'll need some ... read more »
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