I have osteoporosis,and I am happy to say I have not had any broken bones! My bone density test show my 60 year old bones are like that of an 80+ year old women.However I am in pain every day, my knees,hips
,back and hands hurt the most. But my doctors say there is no pain with osteoporosis until you have a fracture or break. And X-rays have not shown much arthritis. How "much" do I need to have for them to explain the pain I have? Have any of you had pain without fracture or arthritis?
Hello Mtd
I have alot of pain and trying to manage it myself for as long as possible. I was diagnosed with early stages osteoporosis when I was 60 I'm 72 now. Pain for 6 yr
I was diagnosed via a Dexascan by my GYN. She has since retired, and I would prefer someone who is trained in osteoporosis.
I think there was one great doctor for Osteoporosis, Dr. Darah Morgan. She retired. Everybody else goes by what the pharmaceutical salespeople are pushing. I do have a friend from India who is an MD… read more
i'm not sure what type of osteoporisis I have. Type 1 or Type 2? I was diagnosed with osteoporsis when i was about 54 years old post menopausal.
mmm that's April last year for the minimal trauma # with a slip/ fall...
Since I cannot take Calcium, my dr recommended yearly IV treatment for osteoporosis. I’m not certain I want to do this. Has anyone else received these treatments.
Hi. Thanks so much for your thoughts. I have just been prescribed to have this infusion. Feeling very nervous and worried but I need to make a start. Thanks Sue 😊
I’m afraid the chiropractor may break my bones or am I being dramatic,
thank you for your info!
My dentist told me I should have a tooth extracted but I heard it is not safe with osteoporosis.
Thanks to Cyndihorstmanshot, Julie7, and Nellpd for all of the information regarding dental work with osteoporosis.
I was on strontium for 3 years no side effects but little progress am now on yearly infusions of zolendri c. Have got 2 more infusions to have missed onebecause it affected my kidneys they soon went… read more
Side effects very painful 😒
Didn’t know that prolia maintains bones.. hopefully find out more when I speak to osteoporosis nurse….I do hope your bone density improves…..take care wendy 🙏
I was diagnosed today. I haven’t stopped crying. I have been a very healthy person. I’m scared after reading about the side effects of all those medications. I wonder if there are people who have decided not to take any medication and treat it just with a good diet and exercise. Is that a good idea?
Thanks,
Hi Vivian, I don’t take meds except the calcium tablets proscribed by Doctor, I take long walks most days eat plenty of fruit & vegetables & usually do Pilates 4 mornings a week, I’ve not long come… read more
Thank you! Good luck to you too. Let me know if your new scan shows improvement. 💚