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UAB Osteoporosis Prevention and Treatment Clinic
Step 1: Self Evaluation
Step 2: Bone Density Testing
Step 3: Specialist Examination
Step 4: Nutrition and Supplements
Step 5: Strength, Balance and Posture
Step 6: Personal Treatment Plan
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Miacalcin Nasal Spray (Calcitonin)
 

Miacalcin is a form of calcitonin which is a hormone that we produce in the body.     Calcitonin slows down our bone losses so that our own bone building can get caught up and even increase bone density.

Pros:

  • Miacalcin is fairly easy to take - a dose is one spray in one nostril per day (switch nostrils each day).


  • Miacalcin can increase bone density in the spine and lower your chances of   breaking a bone in the spine.


  • If you are having pain in the spine caused by fractures, Miacalcin may help lower your pain.

Cons:

  • Miacalcin does not seem to increase the bone density in the hip or lower your chances of breaking a hip. 


  • Miacalcin does not seem to increase the bone density in the spine as well as other medications.


  • Miacalcin can cause soreness on the inside of the nose (the nasal passages).


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