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Osteoporosis
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Do any of you ladies here suffer from this? If so, how did you find out? Did you have any symptoms or unexpected broken bones? Are you on any medication (I imagine you are if you have a diagnosis)? Do you experience any side effects from the medication? Has it affected your lifestyle significantly, or not at all?
Thanks in advance from a recently diagnosed and slightly shocked eth.
Thanks in advance from a recently diagnosed and slightly shocked eth.
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.I am borderline ethandron. Found out from an Xray when I fractured my back.
Now have three yearly bone density scans and no real change. Initially was prescribed Aledronic Acid and Calcium by my GP, but Aledronic Acid really did upset my IBS, so am now just on Calcium. I am very arthritic so not exactly the most active person regarding sports and things. It hasn't really affected by life. Apparently load bearing exercises can help, but you need professional help on what you can do and what it's bad to do.
The back fracture was not unexplained. I had a really bad fall. So the osteo can't be blamed.
Now have three yearly bone density scans and no real change. Initially was prescribed Aledronic Acid and Calcium by my GP, but Aledronic Acid really did upset my IBS, so am now just on Calcium. I am very arthritic so not exactly the most active person regarding sports and things. It hasn't really affected by life. Apparently load bearing exercises can help, but you need professional help on what you can do and what it's bad to do.
The back fracture was not unexplained. I had a really bad fall. So the osteo can't be blamed.
sorry to hear this. they say the first signs are breaking your arm and getting shorter.
the osteoporosis society has lots of info:
http://www.nos.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=183
cath x
the osteoporosis society has lots of info:
http://www.nos.org.uk/page.aspx?pid=183
cath x
My mum had osteoporosis and therefore I was advised to have a bone scan when I was about 48 to find out if I had any sign of it. I was told that it was mild, and that I would be put on medication to stop it becoming any worse - it could not be cured, but halted - anyway, I have taken Alendronic Acid every week ever since, had no problems at all.
I was also advised that my three daughters, and my sister, should be bone-scanned when they reached their 40's to check if they had any symptoms. One daughter is borderline, and the others clear at the moment.
I was also advised that my three daughters, and my sister, should be bone-scanned when they reached their 40's to check if they had any symptoms. One daughter is borderline, and the others clear at the moment.
When I go for my mammogram about every three years I do the bone density scan as well. My bone density was quite reduced from the previous scan so I have also started on Alendronic. Apart from staying upright for about half hour. (I go for a walk). I have been told I should avoid dairy for that day and not take my calcium supplement but don't have any side effects. I believe it can be quite harsh on your stomach but even tho I do have stomach problems the Alendronic doesn't affect me.
Thank you for sharing your experiences ladies :)
No matter how much information you read about something (and I've read reams and reams) I really wanted to hear from those who actually have it and find your postings very reassuring. As it was the last thing I thought I would ever have, I was very shocked to be told about it yesterday.
Thanks again x
No matter how much information you read about something (and I've read reams and reams) I really wanted to hear from those who actually have it and find your postings very reassuring. As it was the last thing I thought I would ever have, I was very shocked to be told about it yesterday.
Thanks again x
I've not been told to take it with warm water, nor to not take the calcium supplement or avoid dairy for that day either. Just to take it with at least 7oz of water and stay upright for at least 30 minutes after taking it, the reason for which I understand. What I don't quite understand and can't find a proper explanation for is the oral/jaw problems which can be associated with it. I'm the sort of person who needs to know and understand as much as possible about something like this so that I know exactly what I'm dealing with.
I'm sure once I get my head round it lottie, I'll be fine and forget about it in the main, thanks for your good wishes, and for everyone's helpful replies.
I'm sure once I get my head round it lottie, I'll be fine and forget about it in the main, thanks for your good wishes, and for everyone's helpful replies.