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Newly diagnosed with Osteoporosis

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arlene93346
arlene93346

Hi,

I have been recently diagnosed with Osteoporosis having experienced severe pain due to a fractured spine. I am 44 and wondering if the pain ever goes away and if your daily life can be the same as before?

Many Thanks,

Arlene.

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  • MsCamboot
    MsCamboot arlene93346

    Posted

    Hi Arlene.

    I too have severe back problems and although diagnosed with OP after shattering an ankle, I do believe my back problems are due to OP, as we can fracture our spine without first knowing. I can get very severe back pain for months, which has the ability to affect how I function each day. Believe me I know what you mean. After a few months I'm fine with maybe a little bit of back pain now and then but no hinder emcee to my daily living. This has been going on for 15 years and I'm 61. I take supplements, exercise and eat mainly healthy foods. I feel for you because it's absolutely terrible. All the best to you. 

  • kathleen65757
    kathleen65757 arlene93346

    Posted

    So sorry Arlene that this has happened to you when you are still young.

    Hopefully your life will improve and you are able to enjoy daily life again soon.

    I am 72 so not in the same situation as you are. This has happened to me much later in life so feel for you.

    I also have not broken anything and hope that continues.

    Others will be able to help you who are in a similar position.

    All the best.

  • alison28608
    alison28608 arlene93346

    Posted

    I understand. I had my first spinal fracture at 47 and second at 60 when I was diagnosed. For me, the pain has never gone completely but after a lot of physio and deternation, I do pretty much everything I did before.  Don't give up. It is worth the effort, but it is not easy.

     

  • Anhaga
    Anhaga arlene93346

    Posted

    One of the best things you can do is get some physio from a physiotherapist expert in OP who can give you safe exercises to strengthen muscles which support the spine. Also, please be aware that diet and supplements, as well as exercise, can improve bone density. Google combination of micronutrients bone. You wouldn't have to follow the protocol of the study, I just tell you about it so you know there are things you can do to improve your situation. All the best.

  • Juno-Irl-Dub
    Juno-Irl-Dub arlene93346

    Posted

    Arlene, so sorry to hear about your fractures and severe pain.

    Can I ask if you've been prescribed any medication to help heal the fractures and to prevent further ones developing? 

    J

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