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Fractured proximal humerus help

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wall1409
wall1409

Hi everyone

I'm Wendy 54 next month from UK. I have osteoarthritis which started in lumbar spine 5 years ago now it's in cervical to T1 both wrists both knees and after GP suspecting bursitis in both shoulders in May ive now discovered left shoulder has above fracture and severe arthritis. I'm fed up of doctors asking have I fallen etc when I haven't the pain just gradually got unbearable but unfortunately fracture clinic won't help me so have to wait in agony till 7th sept to see surgeon. Having a bone density scan tomorrow as this type of fracture happens in elderly with severe osteoporosis . Any advice anyone can provide would be greatly appreciated

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  • Anhaga
    Anhaga wall1409

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    I hope that once your bone density scan is complete someone offers you some relief to tide you over until consultation with the surgeon.  Is your primary care physician not willing or able to do anything for you?  If your suspicions are confirmed and you do have osteoporosis please check back with us on the forum as many here are facing the same problems, some with, others without, fractures.  💕

    • wall1409
      wall1409 Anhaga

      Posted

      Hi

      Thank you for your kind words. My GP has upped all my existing pain meds and given me oromorph. There's a lot of meds I can't take because of other conditions unfortunately

  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757 wall1409

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    Hello Wendy. You sound like you are in a lot of pain and I can relate to your predicament. However, I have never broken bones from osteoporosis although having severe osteoporosis.

    I also have osteoarthritis especially in my hands which are very painful at times. I also have it in my back and knees, Eric.

    You may not have osteoporosis and here's hoping you do not.

    When you have your bone density test make sure you find out your tscores because that indicates how serious your osteoporosis is. 

    I always find mine out at the same time as the scan is done. I am in Australia.

    Can you get some pain killers from your GP? You should not have to suffer like this!

    • wall1409
      wall1409 kathleen65757

      Posted

      Hi

      Thanks for your advice and kind words. I really hope this isn't osteoporosis as I have 2 daughters and I don't want them to inherit this, no offence but it does run in my family and I had a hysterectomy at 29 now 54 next month

  • elach
    elach wall1409

    Posted

    Get your body with good nutrition to help everything heal forward, make sure you're getting nutrients such as calcium magnesium and vitamin D the way that your body can best absorb it stay active but with cautions for not falling and not twisting until you know more

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