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Check your height.

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Redhead56 Sat 30-Apr-22 10:31:25

I was 5ft 6in when younger I am now 5ft 4in I blame hip replacement. I noticed the way I was walking straight away I had to wear a wedge in the shoe opposite the replacement to walk straight. It sounds ridiculous but it’s true my walk eventually did even out.

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Trisha57 Sat 30-Apr-22 09:33:16

I have lost half a centimetre but I put that down to the discectomy I had in 2013!!!

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Urmstongran Sat 30-Apr-22 09:26:40

You do seem keen to medicate Esspee. ?

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foxie48 Sat 30-Apr-22 09:21:28

Most people lose some height as they get older because the discs in our spine flatten and we can also lose some muscle tone which holds us upright. I'm in my 70's and have lost over an inch.

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Septimia Sat 30-Apr-22 08:57:18

Haven't shrunk noticeably yet!

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GagaJo Sat 30-Apr-22 08:36:41

Weirdly I grew an inch between 25 & 30. Which I've retained despite an unmedicated menopause.

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Oldbutstilluseful Sat 30-Apr-22 08:31:31

Belated happy birthday Esspee.
Yes, it appears I’ve lost 2 inches but had no idea. It only came to light when I was measured at a pre op appointment recently. Good idea to measure on your birthday.

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Esspee Sat 30-Apr-22 08:21:28

Has anyone shrunk?

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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.

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