Question 1:	I have read how to prevent osteoporosis, but what can you do once you have got it? I have arthritis and thyroid disease, and swim every day. 1 am 60 years old.
Question 2:	I am 55, have just been diagnosed with osteoporosis, and as I have menopausal symptoms, my doctor has suggested that I take Fosamax rather than HRT. What would you recommend, what are the side effects of Fosamax, and how long should I stay on it?
Question 3:	How can I stop myself from getting osteoporosis? My mother was severely affected.
Question 4:	My mother has Paget' s disease. How does one catch this? How does it affect the heart? What do the Calcitonin injections she is receiving do?
Question 5:	My father has been rather strange for some months, and now a specialist says he has acromegaly. Can you explain this disease in simple terms for me?
Question 6:	I have broken the bone in the upper part of my arm, but my doctor has not put it in plaster. Is this the correct treatment?
Question 7:	I fractured my ankle a year ago, but it still causes pain. Is this normal?
Question 8:	Could you please explain the difference between a fracture and a break in a bone?