Estrogen for Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment

Estrogen for Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment by Jeffrey Dach MD Sally is a 54 year old post-menopausal patient, one of the few who recovered completely from Graves’ hyperthyroidism after medical treatment. However the bouts of hyperthyroidism took their toll, and … Continue reading

Stress Fractures from Wheat Gluten Sensitivity

Stress Fractures from Wheat Gluten Sensitivity, Two Cases by Jeffrey Dach MD A 22 year old female came to see me for repeated stress fracture in her feet involving the metatarsal bones.  A previous doctor, a rheumatologist,  prescribed Fosamax, a … Continue reading

Fosamax Study Denies Link with Femur Fractures

Fosamax Study Denies Link with Femur Fractures

Fosamax Study Denies Link with Femur Fractures by Jeffrey Dach MD A recent NEJM article by Dennis Black MD denying a link between Fosamax and spontaneous mid-femur fractures has many doctors raising their eyebrows.  Firstly, there is the problem of conflict … Continue reading

FDA Says Osteoporosis Drugs Cause Femur Fractures

FDA Says Osteoporosis Drugs Cause Femur Fractures

FDA Says Osteoporosis Drugs Cause Femur Fractures by Jeffrey Dach MD For years, I have been warning patients, friends and family members about the adverse effects of osteoporosis drugs.  Finally, after years of dragging their feet, the FDA issued a news release (Oct 13, … Continue reading