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I no longer practice or give advice, but the answers to all your questions are in Hormone Secrets. Free download here: https://dl.bookfunnel.com/p7dvqow83g

For info on osteoporosis drugs grab Butchered by Heakthcare. I think it's $4 on kindle. Study both books.

Review both for me on amazon.

There is a path out of the woods for you but you have to learn and likely switch doctors.

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Dec 10, 2022Liked by Robert Yoho MD (ret)

Thank you for the facts on Bisphosphonates and the many great options. The tests for osteoporosis are stupidly inaccurate and make it easy for clinicians to put fear in their clients. I have a friend who just broke her back from a fall and claims her RX for Bisphophonates saved her from other fractures. I knew she wouldn’t appreciate information on how these drugs work to slow bone repair. There are so many better alternatives to Bisphophonates and the list grows longer every day!

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testosterone and estrogen

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I replied but it didn't seem to post. See hormone Secrets free download here; https://dl.bookfunnel.com/p7dvqow83g

There is a good path for you but you must study. Read Butchered for more about the osteoporosis drugs. I'm retired and don't give specific advice.

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I'm more familiar with Forteo, it's a 6-month shot, and comes with a "BLACK BOX BONE CANCER" warning. I'd look up Prolia. I used Vits/Mins to reverse OP back to Osteopenia in 6 years, 3 main spots, hips and one spinal area didn't see as much change. All of them seem to have Jaw Degeneration issues. https://www.drugs.com/sfx/prolia-side-effects.html from the list of side effects I'd avoid it, too many bad ones. Do more research on natural treatments.

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Dec 10, 2022Liked by Robert Yoho MD (ret)

I enjoy reading your posts and have learned from each one. I had a good laugh over you having a "mentor" that treated you like a retarded stepson. I have a son that treats me like I am lacking intelligence and I have to bite my tongue quite often. I think some people are put on our path in life to keep us humble and forgiving.

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That mentor is a postal worker who is absolutely brilliant. I was creeping on her online and found a friend. Never met or spoke with her. She's in the Netherlands.

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Wonders never cease!

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Dec 10, 2022Liked by Robert Yoho MD (ret)

I have a donor bone and titanium plate with four screws in my cervical spine. Also have an artificial joint in my big toe. Am hoping to not need any more spare parts again.

Growing older isn’t for the faint of heart.

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I relate! Had both knees replaced before age 50 and one wrist reconstructed before age 30.....(former gymnast). Aging is not an easy task....especially when feeling young inside, body isn't a match! Needing to slow down, personally. Take care and good luck to you.

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excellent Dr Yoho; especially liked the last 5 min with Dr Martin expounding upon the state of the situation with Doctors' hindrance from corporate administration and data entry. My doc retired about 15 yrs ago expressing similar fatigue and exasperation with all this.

The digital world technocracy have convinced management in virtually ALL industries to digitize.

Regardless of results and negative benefits, they have fallen in line. It is my hope that a parallel economy will allow practical-thinking "providers" to dump corporate medicine and offer independent healthcare that is both more affordable and able to accept insurance. I, for one, will pay MORE for my doctor to be independent, even more for him to be a naturopath or integrated doc with an MD degree to boot.

I would think the MidWestern Doc would particularly enjoy this audio.

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From my hub's viewpoint, it's a mixed bag, Years of shots for the knee. His Ortho was not well welcomed in the 'shark pool' he liked partial knees, rather than full if it was not needed. The outcome depended on you not falling during the healing period. Shoulders were too painful to lift, #1 was a total clean out, #2 was a ball replacement, and BOTH were Failures. The Ortho himself has a massive rotator injury and uses Stem Cells. it is not always available to the average income patient or retired person on Medicare/Tricare Life.

Since Medicare mandated full knees, he only does private insurance, or if it will cover the cost of stem cells. His practice is very busy, with no partner.

The big Ortho Center has many types but is a group-think institute. Steroids, are a huge part, even if you aren't supposed to take them. I'm hearing of many more 'self-contained' practices, Gastro, Kidney, and Vision are just three more, that are separate from in-hospital surgeries. Some are good, others are to be avoided. My first Meniere's attack was a Hearing Self contained one, was a nightmare., And it does no good to file complaints, as they are "Stand Alone's".

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Thank you. Dr.Yoho!

Dr. Martin?

Barnes-Jewish Hospital, STL?

Oh, yes, an absolutely brilliant orthopedic surgeon!

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Saint Louis

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Saint Louis

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Years ago, I actually met Dr. Martin when he was with a patient at Barnes West.

Indeed, he is an acclaimed orthopedic surgeon!

By the way, here is a case report of using ozone therapy for a septic joint.

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30112169/Collection 2018 Apr-Jun.Ozone therapy in conjunction with oral antibiotics as a successful primary and sole treatment for chronic septic prosthetic joint: review and case report

Thank you so much, Dr. Yoho!

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I sent this to Jeff

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I'm open. Send links. We know about nickel.

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Good interview. Thanks. I had hip and knee osteoarthritis 10 years ago, doc decided to do the hip first. Painless recovery, joint still working great 10 years later with very active use. The most amazing part was replacing the hip also healed the knee pain. Apparently the hip pain made me walk wobbly which stressed the knee. Now I climb mountains with no meds.

I'm grateful to the doc, and for the technology that made it so easy. I did clean up my diet and shed pounds (BMI 30 to 20) so I've tried to be a good patient.

How long before they have a pill to restore joints?

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knee pain can be referred hip pain as you discovered

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Thanks. Diagnostics found a torn meniscus and he repaired that first, and the photos showed some wear in the joint. Helped the knee pain, but I still couldn't sleep with my leg straight, used a bolster to raise my knee. Surgeon said we should do the hip next, which was pretty ugly, and would probably need to do the knee later. Hip healed well and knee pain disappeared. Losing the weight probably helped. He did an excellent job in both surgeries and apparently had good instincts about the sequence. Ten years later, both joints still doing fine but I keep track of the surgeon in case I need him again.

Both joints were right leg, which I used to kick start big dirt bikes for many years. I assumed that caused it, doc said, no, I'm just old. Left leg still fine. My evidence was circumstantial, his was more objective. But I don't ride much any more, for other reasons.

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Great talk - enjoyed the podcast so very much and learned much more through the spontaneous chat thoughts! But it has brought up more questions too! About blood supply issues (can I donate my own ahead?) About how procedures in hospitals have been changed by all the crazy covid rules - and what can we do ahead of time about some that may not be beneficial? But I am so glad to have gained these insights, thanks to you and Dr. Jeff!

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When I was 34, 32 years ago I had a giant cell tumor in my hip. Ignored the pain but years later they discovered the tumor by accident. 90% of my hip was gone and I was told not to put any weight on it until the operaton. I got lucky and found an apparently well respected Beverly Hills surgeon Mark Stern, an old guy with coke rimed glasses. He replace the tumor with bone chips against the advice of a young surgeon who wanted to use cement. Dr. Stern said one day I'll get arthritis. Before long I was running with no problem.

Maybe 10 years ago I started waking up with pain in my hip and I figured the old doc was right. Then I heard about nightshade plants making arthritis worse if you have it but not causing it outright.

So I gave up black pepper and cayenne pepper and the pain went away. Introduced them again and the pain returned.

What is bad for me but be fine for you. Here's a list food to consider testing to see if it makes your if arthritis worse.

Tomatoes, potatoes (sweet potatoes and yams are not nightshade) peppers (red, green, yellow, any variety) paprika, goji Berries, cayenne, chili powder, eggplants and okra gooseberries, tobacco sorrel, ground cherries

Not nightshade but do have same inflammation causing alkaloids are blueberries, huckleberries, and artichokes according to Dave Aspry

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The harm caused by metal implants is hidden. Most surgeons don’t seem to have any knowledge of type 4 allergy to metals or type 1. Pharmaceutical companies are working on metal free implants including implants which dissolve. Many who are killed by a bad reaction to an implant are told by drs they think a mystery virus has got to their heart then they die. In NZ they will refuse to consider harm caused by metal orthopaedic implants. Metal implants are also a cause of osteoporosis. I have osteoporosis myself. Everyone who has a bad reaction to an implant gets osteoporosis if they don’t get help. And their teeth start chipping. Type 4 allergy to nickel is also a big cause of osteoporosis in my own investigations. Many more women than men get osteoporosis. It’s known that endometriosis can be caused solely by the nickel in foods for those who are susceptible to type 4 allergy and I believe it’s the same with osteoporosis. Allopathic healthcare I believe is no longer sustainable unless they start recognising the role of metals in disease

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Nickel allergy is common but I'm not sure how vulnerable people respond to the high grade steel used for implants.

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Robert if you ever get the spare time and want to find out more about biological responses to metals I’m happy to put you onto specialists around the world working at the coalface of this issue. I’m sure they would be happy to share their knowledge. Unfortunately surgeons don’t get any training in this area as it’s the implant suppliers who are in control of what the surgeons think about their products. So it’s not independent unbiased advice. It’s a conflict of interest. Medical schools have also been over zealous in teaching med students that you can’t have bad reactions to metals due to regulatory capture by the pharmaceutical companies. I reckon looking into the role of metals in health will blow your mind and as you are medically trained (unlike me)I think it could even lead to some eureka moments. The electromagnetic nature of humans is missing from the paradigm that allopathic medicine works within. I believe in the near future the role of the electromagnetic nature of humans will be an area of focus in all medical appointments. It’s fascinating stuff

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As with any antigen or foreign object there will be an Immune response. The metals in stainless steel cause a very strong immune response in those susceptible and so do those in titanium implants. I’ve had to have two titanium alloy spine implants removed. If I didn’t they would have killed me. I’m quite well known around the world on biological responses to metals with patients and also specialists. Simply because of the knowledge I’ve gained from multiple implant allergies and metals in dental work and other sources over my life. And my exposure to specialists who are at the top of this field.

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Ages ago, I was in a Cancer Cured group with Dr. Rick Linchitz. A tri-athlete, he most horribly suffered with metalllosis. subsequent to a hip replacement. How to chelate out all of that metal induced by the metal-on-metal hip replacement? Tragic, really.

I know a lady who had one of those dubious metal-on-metal hip replacements, and she had to have revision surgery. She was involved in a class action lawsuit and is awaiting her $100,000. settlement.

Absolutely, best wishes to you, Mark Kennard!!

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Dec 11, 2022·edited Dec 11, 2022

"cataract surgery is better" ?

Cataract can be treated with eye drops containing N-acetylcarnosine (NAC) but the product can be difficult to obtain. Patients are not being informed about the option, just gaslighted into surgery that often destroys the eye's ability to focus. Two major brands are Ethos Bright Eyes and CAN-C but there are also formulations for dogs that are more widely available. Sometimes our pets are treated better than humans.

There is also EV06 eye drops that effectively treat presbyopia but development has stalled since Novartis took over Encore Vision.

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That may only treat the symptoms, not the cause, Glucose and other toxins! Dogs may only get cataracts because of the cruel idiocy called dog biscuits and any other harmful plant matter in manufactured alleged "dog food"; dogs are carnivores!

Cataracts are most probably caused by AGE (Advanced Glycation End-product) damage from excessive blood Glucose. Consuming much sugar and/or starch is a very bad idea because elevated blood sugar always causes damage, including via the mitochondria, and this damage can be cumulative, including via AGE formation!

Man is clearly a top tier carnivore, only OK for limited eating of seasonal fruit (Fructose and no Glucose), despite common plant farming and Diary farming originated idiocy/propaganda.

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see carnivore references a few posts down. best

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I'm curious about the following quote in your article:

"Here are some non-hormonal treatments that are safe but more speculative. Selenium may help at a dose of one gram a day, increased after a month to two grams a day."

Is that one gram and two grams a day a typo? The RDA for selenium for adults is 55 micro-grams per day and tolerable upper intake level for adults is 400 micro-grams per day according to:

https://lpi.oregonstate.edu/mic/minerals/selenium

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I believe original correct but look at the references from my books and always do your own research and take any advice at your own risk sorry

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https://portail.polytechnique.edu/bioc/en/research/selenium-toxicity I found this interesting. It seems that the likelihood of inadequate intake is much greater than the risk of too much. As a farmer I supplement my livestock with selenium as do most other people who own livestock in the northwest. Consequently, any food grown in the northwest is also low in selenium. Just like with taking D3, the RDA is supposed to cover most people, but the CDC and refuses to recommend supplementing at a higher level, even though people who do are much less likely to be hospitalized if they end up with covid.

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Thank you Dr. Yoho! Timely for me! I am looking at a probable knee replacement early next year. My knees were doing pretty well until last month when I stood up suddenly and felt a terrific searing pain in the right one which felt like something tore. Xray showed severe osteoarthritis - which I knew. The orthopedic doctor there said the only help was a replacement. I did not get a comfortable feeling about his competence. I did find another possible doctor a couple of hours away. I know the bones are not in great shape, so I appreciate your advice on supplements and hormones. Right now I need a walker to keep the knee from getting too much usage causing soreness. The pain has made it clear I need to do something different from rest. Any further advice on what to look for in a doc would be appreciated! Does this orthopedic doc give further advice as well? Thank you!

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read Hormone Secrets and take the advice there

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Thank you- downloaded! And I found one you mentioned!

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Miracles? More like the normalization of transhumanism if u ask me.

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Here's from the end of my new book.

What we must do

Individual civil liberties are our doctrine, not collectivist drivel about “the most good for the most people.” If most of us understood this, ruinous vaccines designed to prevent hypothetical future bioweapon attacks would never be considered. Openness—free speech—is the first American value. “Security clearances” and government secrecy are contrary to this, and censorship is the worst.

Although we face wealthy, patient foes who are getting away with murder, they are not unbeatable. There are only a few thousand of them and billions of us. As a group, we are far more dangerous than the psychopaths. They are hindered by fatal hubris, swallow transparent frauds, and believe collectivist ideas that have been tried and failed countless times. There is no Great and Powerful Oz behind the curtain. They are small, aging, terrified men holding up a soggy tissue of transhumanist delusions to shield themselves from death.

If you hide now, you and your children will have an agonizing time later—giving ground to predators emboldens them. If you think this is a spectator sport and do not help work the courts and the legislatures, civil disobedience will soon be all we have left. This is ugly and dangerous. The Chinese are at this point now with their sadistic rulers.

We will survive and even thrive if we step up. You have gotten my memo, and you must now share it. Stay frosty, keep at it, and the calamity will go no further.

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grab it here free before it goes up on amazon next week and you still have a chance to make contributions https://dl.bookfunnel.com/t2feeen29q

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I will be happy to pay for it! Yes, the best things in life are free, but buying books and sharing them with friends can enrich lives.

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newest version just went up

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And probably misguided for other reasons too, like below.

I had progressively worse nasty knee pains in my 40's, but it was not from wear and tear, but rather from joint poisoning, caused by grain consumption. I had found that consuming, at least, 1 tsp Ginger and 2 tsp of Turmeric powder daily, with a pinch of Pepper, was far more help than any alleged "Joint Repair" supplement or painkiller at reducing joint pain.

The real problem is that Bad foods, like grains and too much plant toxins from other plant foods will cause damage, which most are clueless of, because of establishment deception about "plant foods" and joint pain. Dr. Darko Velcek has identified why joint pain occurs, toxins reduce cell hydration, including of the lining of the joints, thus joint pain. Plant "foods" are a common source of toxins, especially grains!

Any discomfort in any of my joints vanished after I had started seriously doing a low carbohydrate, high animal fat and flesh diet, with no grains; therefore, fixing your diet, then waiting enough time, should be done before any drug-based "medicine" or surgery is considered.

For fingers, some "joint pain" can be caused by too much finger clenching, which can be fixed by doing finger pushing exercises e.g. using elastomer/rubber finger exercise bands.

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some links

Peterson Mikhaila carnivore diet

https://youtu.be/0ka9WBEijhk

Carnivore

https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMzAwNDI5LnJzcw/episode/QnV6enNwcm91dC0xMDIzMjA5NQ?sa=X&ved=0CAYQkfYCahcKEwj4ws6jrsL2AhUAAAAAHQAAAAAQAQ

Several other keto and carnivore videos are also on the same Fit Rx podcast (on buzzsprout)

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