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Does Osteoporosis Risk Increase for People With Rheumatic Disease?

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Does Osteoporosis Risk Increase for People With Rheumatic Disease?

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Does Osteoporosis Risk Increase for People With Rheumatic Disease? Thursday August 11, 2005 Is there an increased risk of developing osteoporosis if a person has rheumatoid arthritis or any of the rheumatic diseases? If yes, what is responsible for the increased risk of osteoporosis? Should a person with rheumatic disease be routinely tested (bone density test) for osteoporosis or wait until symptoms develop? Should they take any action or take any medication to prevent osteoporosis? Read Dr. Zashin’s answer regarding the risk of osteoporosis. • Osteoporosis Risk Factors • Bone Up on