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Esspee Sat 30-Apr-22 07:25:40

I have had a birthday this week. Every year around my birthday I check my height. Simply done and a reassuring way of knowing that I haven’t succumbed to osteoporosis like my mother.
So, what height were you in your youth? What height are you today? If you have shrunk tell your doctor who can provide treatment to prevent further trouble.
If you haven’t shrunk make a note to keep checking every birthday. Simple and effective.

henetha Sat 30-Apr-22 16:40:11

I come from a long line of shrinkers, apparently! I've lost two inches, according to the hospital. So I had an osteoporosis test but I'm fine.

M0nica Sat 30-Apr-22 16:40:24

I was 5ft 4 1/2 and I am now 5ft 2 inches. I have, and have always had a poor sense of balance, so usually manage to trip up or fall over a couple of times every year. I have yet to break anything, or even bruise very much, so I treat these falls as a bone density check.

Aveline Sat 30-Apr-22 17:04:35

I remember my granny looking up at me walking beside me and saying, 'Im much taller than you really.' Sadly she really wasn't any more.

pinkprincess Sat 30-Apr-22 20:44:37

I am 4ft 10 ins last time I checked my height, have been for years.I am 77 now will check on my birthday.
One of my granddaughters is same height and build as me the rest are much taller, and I have two great grandsons who are growing taller each time I see them.

Audi10 Sun 01-May-22 15:18:50

Was 5’8 in youth Now 5’7” just been told I’ve osteopenia!

LOUISA1523 Sun 01-May-22 15:41:15

No change at 5ft 6....I'm 57

Hetty58 Sun 01-May-22 15:50:22

Don't we all have a yearly check up with the GP? Mine includes height, weight and blood pressure. I thought it was standard for the over 60s.

Aveline Sun 01-May-22 17:57:12

Hetty58 I wish!!

MaggsMcG Sun 01-May-22 18:25:21

When I was 15 I was 4 foot 11 and a half inches. When my height was measured in my late 50's for something, can't remember what and was 4 foot 10 and a half. I'm now 70.imabit s are to measure myself now. Everyone over 12 years old is taller than me. ??