I always thought that the pain in my joints, especially in my hands and knees was just part of aging. Now I don't know if the pain is from osteo or just age
I don’t have any pain from Osteoporosis but have a lot from Osteoarthritis. Also have Osteopenia that can be painful at times.
I have been diagnosed with 2 compression fractures one of T7 and L4 over a year ago, T7 still causes me pain especially when I'm on my feet for extended periods of time and when I perform house cleaning jobs such as vacuuming and mopping floors. I work in retail so I have no alternative but to be on my feet for 7 to 8 hours a day. Everything I've read said they should heal within 6 to 8 weeks but I just dont that is my case. Any feed back is welcome!
Don’t sit for too long without getting up and moving about. Otherwise, I get too stiff to move! Rigor mortis.
I refused bone meds out of fear of side effects and have suffered four vertebral fractures and scoliosis. I am miserable and now my oncologist says they probably can’t be fixed by Kyphoplasty because I have discs involved. But I need an MRI and to see a neurosurgeon. I’ve been in a recliner for seven months and I feel my life is over. Can anyone relate or help me?
Hi I have had 4 vertibral fractures . 3 I had fixed long ago with surgery and now am waiting to get the 4th fixed. Ins. is holding it up. I have had it for 6 mo. now. I had a MRI. I have been sleeping… read more
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
Hi, new member here. Im 52, diagnosed 2010. No medicine. No issues. Then a year ago I had a sciatic nerve (ie-rod in leg feeling) issue & lower back pain. A few mths later I had a multiple fractures from my neck to tail bone. 6mths ago had kyphoplasty on 3 thorasic,3 lumbar. DXA -5.6 spine, -4.0 both hips. Been on tymlos 4 mths. I'm Wondering if any of you have experienced this pain. Feels like I've been wearing a corset but with the ribs crushing downwards towards hips. I have yet to find a… read more
I’ve also lost 6inches in height and have a stoop .I think that’s why I get the pain .Everything is getting squashed !!!😵💫😵💫😵💫😵💫
During an endoscopy recently I was found to have a large hiatus hernia. That explains my acid reflux and heartburn! I’m now on 30 mg a day of Lanzaprozole which is helping a bit.
When have fracture, does dr do x-ray or MRI to know for sure? Or do they assume cause of pain? How did u discover u had fracture....thru tests & Drs diagnosis?
You’re a physician will do a x-ray. He has to before you can see an orthopedic specialist.
It was overuse of steroids that caused my osteoporosis
Never again!
I get spine compression fractures
I have been on it four years and my endocrinologist wants me to stay on it for five years before I take a vacation from meds. My last score was maintained in one area and a slight improvement in the… read more
My first injection went just fine,but after my second one my lips swelled up, so I had to quit.